Benjamin Rush El Sch vs Cornwells El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Rush El Sch
Bensalem · Public elementary · Grades K–6
446 students
Cornwells El Sch
Bensalem · Public elementary · Grades K–6
556 students
| Measure | Benjamin Rush El Sch Bensalem, Pennsylvania | Cornwells El Sch Bensalem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1397 of 1,627 | #1159 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42811 of 50,301 | #31922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 446 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 43% |
| city | Bensalem | Bensalem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornwells El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 23.2).
- •Cornwells El Sch does better on math proficiency (43% vs 19%).
- •Cornwells El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Benjamin Rush El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Benjamin Rush El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.4).
- •Cornwells El Sch is the larger school with 556 students compared with 446.
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 Rush El Sch better than Cornwells El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Cornwells El Sch ranks higher (40.0 vs 23.2 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 Rush El Sch and Cornwells El Sch?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bensalem and Bensalem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Rush El Sch: 446. Cornwells El Sch: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Rush El Sch and Cornwells El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Rush El Sch is 1397th of 1,627 and Cornwells El Sch is 1159th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).