Cornwells El Sch vs Decatur Stephen Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornwells El Sch
Bensalem · Public elementary · Grades K–6
556 students
Decatur Stephen Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,028 students
| Measure | Cornwells El Sch Bensalem, Pennsylvania | Decatur Stephen Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1159 of 1,627 | #1225 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #31922 of 50,301 | #34676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 556 | 1,028 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 1,028 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| city | Bensalem | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornwells El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 35.9).
- •Cornwells El Sch does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Cornwells El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 99.3%).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.4).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 556.
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 Cornwells El Sch better than Decatur Stephen Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Cornwells El Sch ranks higher (40.0 vs 35.9 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 Cornwells El Sch and Decatur Stephen Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bensalem and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornwells El Sch: 556. Decatur Stephen Sch: 1,028. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornwells El Sch and Decatur Stephen Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cornwells El Sch is 1159th of 1,627 and Decatur Stephen Sch is 1225th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).