Samuel Pennypacker Sch vs West Oak Lane CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 750 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Samuel Pennypacker Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
328 students
West Oak Lane CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
955 students
| Measure | Samuel Pennypacker Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | West Oak Lane CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1557 of 1,627 | #1434 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47712 of 50,301 | #44492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 328 | 955 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 955 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 101.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 16% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Oak Lane CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 14.9).
- •West Oak Lane CS does better on math proficiency (16% vs 6%).
- •West Oak Lane CS does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 19%).
- •Samuel Pennypacker Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 101.5%).
- •Samuel Pennypacker Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.4).
- •West Oak Lane CS is the larger school with 955 students compared with 328.
- •Samuel Pennypacker Sch is a public school while West Oak Lane CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samuel Pennypacker Sch better than West Oak Lane CS?
On the Success Index (US), West Oak Lane CS ranks higher (20.6 vs 14.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Samuel Pennypacker Sch and West Oak Lane CS?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Samuel Pennypacker Sch: 328. West Oak Lane CS: 955. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Samuel Pennypacker Sch and West Oak Lane CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Samuel Pennypacker Sch is 1557th of 1,627 and West Oak Lane CS is 1434th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).