Cornwells El Sch vs Robert K Shafer MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 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
Robert K Shafer MS
Bensalem · Public middle · Grades 7–8
552 students
| Measure | Cornwells El Sch Bensalem, Pennsylvania | Robert K Shafer MS Bensalem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1159 of 1,627 | #410 of 521 |
| National rank | #31922 of 50,301 | #10459 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 556 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 101.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 31% |
| city | Bensalem | Bensalem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornwells El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 37.0).
- •Cornwells El Sch does better on math proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Cornwells El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Cornwells El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 101.8%).
- •Robert K Shafer MS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.4).
- •Cornwells El Sch is the larger school with 556 students compared with 552.
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 Robert K Shafer MS?
On the Success Index (US), Cornwells El Sch ranks higher (40.0 vs 37.0 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 Robert K Shafer MS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bensalem and Bensalem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornwells El Sch: 556. Robert K Shafer MS: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornwells El Sch and Robert K Shafer MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cornwells El Sch is 1159th of 1,627 and Robert K Shafer MS is 410th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).