Benjamin Franklin Sch vs Scenic Hills El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 138 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students
Scenic Hills El Sch
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
675 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Scenic Hills El Sch Springfield, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1526 of 1,627 | #217 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47043 of 50,301 | #2915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 678 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 109.1% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 74% |
| city | Harrisburg | Springfield |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scenic Hills El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 16.1).
- •Scenic Hills El Sch does better on math proficiency (74% vs 9%).
- •Scenic Hills El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 19%).
- •Scenic Hills El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 109.1%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.7).
- •Benjamin Franklin Sch is the larger school with 678 students compared with 675.
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 Sch better than Scenic Hills El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Scenic Hills El Sch ranks higher (84.0 vs 16.1 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 Sch and Scenic Hills El Sch?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Springfield in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Sch: 678. Scenic Hills El Sch: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Sch and Scenic Hills El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Franklin Sch is 1526th of 1,627 and Scenic Hills El Sch is 217th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).