Decatur Stephen Sch vs School Lane CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Stephen Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,028 students
School Lane CS
Bensalem · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,378 students
| Measure | Decatur Stephen Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | School Lane CS Bensalem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1225 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #34676 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,028 | 1,378 |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | 1,378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| city | Philadelphia | Bensalem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School Lane CS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •School Lane CS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •School Lane CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 94%).
- •School Lane CS does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
- •School Lane CS is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 1,028.
- •Decatur Stephen Sch is a public school while School Lane CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Decatur Stephen Sch better than School Lane CS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Decatur Stephen Sch and School Lane CS?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Bensalem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Stephen Sch: 1,028. School Lane CS: 1,378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Stephen Sch and School Lane CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Decatur Stephen Sch is 1225th of 1,627 and School Lane CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).