Culbertson El Sch vs Russell El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Culbertson El Sch
Newtown Square · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
Russell El Sch
Broomall · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Culbertson El Sch Newtown Square, Pennsylvania | Russell El Sch Broomall, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #234 of 1,627 | #159 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3264 of 50,301 | #2068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 523 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Newtown Square | Broomall |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 83.2).
- •Russell El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Culbertson El Sch does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Culbertson El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 28.5%).
- •Russell El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.1).
- •Culbertson El Sch is the larger school with 523 students compared with 400.
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 Culbertson El Sch better than Russell El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Russell El Sch ranks higher (85.9 vs 83.2 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 Culbertson El Sch and Russell El Sch?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Newtown Square and Broomall in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Culbertson El Sch: 523. Russell El Sch: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Culbertson El Sch and Russell El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Culbertson El Sch is 234th of 1,627 and Russell El Sch is 159th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).