Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs Howard Yocum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Pennsauken · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
418 students
Howard Yocum Elementary
Maple Shade · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
507 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Pennsauken, New Jersey | Howard Yocum Elementary Maple Shade, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1174 of 1,479 | #678 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #31250 of 50,301 | #10590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 418 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Pennsauken | Maple Shade |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Yocum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 41.0).
- •Howard Yocum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 69.1%).
- •Howard Yocum Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.3).
- •Howard Yocum Elementary is the larger school with 507 students compared with 418.
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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School better than Howard Yocum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Yocum Elementary ranks higher (71.0 vs 41.0 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Howard Yocum Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Pennsauken and Maple Shade in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School: 418. Howard Yocum Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Howard Yocum Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 1174th of 1,479 and Howard Yocum Elementary is 678th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).