Copper Beech Sch vs Thomas Fitzwater El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copper Beech Sch
Glenside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
860 students
Thomas Fitzwater El Sch
Willow Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
| Measure | Copper Beech Sch Glenside, Pennsylvania | Thomas Fitzwater El Sch Willow Grove, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #518 of 1,627 | #123 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10114 of 50,301 | #1654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 860 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 860 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 72% |
| city | Glenside | Willow Grove |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Fitzwater El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 71.7).
- •Thomas Fitzwater El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Thomas Fitzwater El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Thomas Fitzwater El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 29.9%).
- •Thomas Fitzwater El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.3).
- •Copper Beech Sch is the larger school with 860 students compared with 431.
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 Copper Beech Sch better than Thomas Fitzwater El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Fitzwater El Sch ranks higher (87.0 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 Copper Beech Sch and Thomas Fitzwater El Sch?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Glenside and Willow Grove in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copper Beech Sch: 860. Thomas Fitzwater El Sch: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copper Beech Sch and Thomas Fitzwater El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Copper Beech Sch is 518th of 1,627 and Thomas Fitzwater El Sch is 123rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).