Benner El Sch vs Parkside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benner El Sch
Bellefonte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
252 students
Parkside El Sch
Parkside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
252 students
| Measure | Benner El Sch Bellefonte, Pennsylvania | Parkside El Sch Parkside, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #282 of 1,627 | #550 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4244 of 50,301 | #11027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 252 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Bellefonte | Parkside |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benner El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 70.4).
- •Benner El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Benner El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 54%).
- •Parkside El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.3).
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 Benner El Sch better than Parkside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Benner El Sch ranks higher (81.3 vs 70.4 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 Benner El Sch and Parkside El Sch?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Bellefonte and Parkside in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benner El Sch: 252. Parkside El Sch: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benner El Sch and Parkside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Benner El Sch is 282nd of 1,627 and Parkside El Sch is 550th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).