Ben Franklin El Sch vs Russell C. Phillips El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 127 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin El Sch
Indiana · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
414 students
Russell C. Phillips El Sch
Farrell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
414 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin El Sch Indiana, Pennsylvania | Russell C. Phillips El Sch Farrell, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,627 | #1349 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11360 of 50,301 | #40409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 414 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 18% |
| city | Indiana | Farrell |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Franklin El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 27.0).
- •Ben Franklin El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 18%).
- •Ben Franklin El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- •Ben Franklin El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 94.9%).
- •Russell C. Phillips El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.4).
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 Ben Franklin El Sch better than Russell C. Phillips El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Franklin El Sch ranks higher (69.9 vs 27.0 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 Ben Franklin El Sch and Russell C. Phillips El Sch?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Indiana and Farrell in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin El Sch: 414. Russell C. Phillips El Sch: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin El Sch and Russell C. Phillips El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ben Franklin El Sch is 565th of 1,627 and Russell C. Phillips El Sch is 1349th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).