Colonial El Sch vs Copper Beech Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial El Sch
Plymouth Meeting · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
857 students
Copper Beech Sch
Glenside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
860 students
| Measure | Colonial El Sch Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania | Copper Beech Sch Glenside, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 1,627 | #518 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1924 of 50,301 | #10114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 857 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 54% |
| city | Plymouth Meeting | Glenside |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 71.7).
- •Colonial El Sch does better on math proficiency (79% vs 54%).
- •Colonial El Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 68%).
- •Colonial El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 29.9%).
- •Copper Beech Sch does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.8).
- •Copper Beech Sch is the larger school with 860 students compared with 857.
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 Colonial El Sch better than Copper Beech Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial El Sch ranks higher (86.2 vs 71.7 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 Colonial El Sch and Copper Beech Sch?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Plymouth Meeting and Glenside in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial El Sch: 857. Copper Beech Sch: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial El Sch and Copper Beech Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Colonial El Sch is 149th of 1,627 and Copper Beech Sch is 518th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).