Bushkill El Sch vs Downey Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 185 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushkill El Sch
Dingmans Ferry · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
Downey Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | Bushkill El Sch Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania | Downey Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #660 of 1,627 | #1599 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14085 of 50,301 | #48991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 405 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 100.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| city | Dingmans Ferry | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bushkill El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 11.6).
- •Bushkill El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Bushkill El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •Bushkill El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 100.7%).
- •Bushkill El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.5).
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 Bushkill El Sch better than Downey Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Bushkill El Sch ranks higher (66.0 vs 11.6 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 Bushkill El Sch and Downey Sch?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Dingmans Ferry and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bushkill El Sch: 405. Downey Sch: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bushkill El Sch and Downey Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bushkill El Sch is 660th of 1,627 and Downey Sch is 1599th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).