Benjamin Rush El Sch vs Samuel K Faust El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 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
Samuel K Faust El Sch
Bensalem · Public elementary · Grades K–6
546 students
| Measure | Benjamin Rush El Sch Bensalem, Pennsylvania | Samuel K Faust El Sch Bensalem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1397 of 1,627 | #1301 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #42811 of 50,301 | #38357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 446 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| city | Bensalem | Bensalem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel K Faust El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 23.2).
- •Samuel K Faust El Sch does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Samuel K Faust El Sch does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Benjamin Rush El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Samuel K Faust El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Samuel K Faust El Sch is the larger school with 546 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 Samuel K Faust El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel K Faust El Sch ranks higher (30.3 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 Samuel K Faust El Sch?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bensalem and Bensalem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Rush El Sch: 446. Samuel K Faust El Sch: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Rush El Sch and Samuel K Faust El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Rush El Sch is 1397th of 1,627 and Samuel K Faust El Sch is 1301st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).