Bradford Hgts El Sch vs Caln El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradford Hgts El Sch
Downingtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students
Caln El Sch
Thorndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
| Measure | Bradford Hgts El Sch Downingtown, Pennsylvania | Caln El Sch Thorndale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 1,627 | #1406 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1849 of 50,301 | #43318 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 534 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 103% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 24% |
| city | Downingtown | Thorndale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bradford Hgts El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 22.4).
- •Bradford Hgts El Sch does better on math proficiency (69% vs 24%).
- •Bradford Hgts El Sch does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 34%).
- •Bradford Hgts El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 103%).
- •Caln El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.7).
- •Bradford Hgts El Sch is the larger school with 534 students compared with 440.
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 Bradford Hgts El Sch better than Caln El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Bradford Hgts El Sch ranks higher (86.4 vs 22.4 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 Bradford Hgts El Sch and Caln El Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Downingtown and Thorndale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradford Hgts El Sch: 534. Caln El Sch: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradford Hgts El Sch and Caln El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bradford Hgts El Sch is 140th of 1,627 and Caln El Sch is 1406th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).