Guidon S Bluford El Sch vs Heston Edward Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 719 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guidon S Bluford El Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
476 students
Heston Edward Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
245 students
| Measure | Guidon S Bluford El Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Heston Edward Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1529 of 1,627 | #1570 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47124 of 50,301 | #48129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 476 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 129.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 2% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guidon S Bluford El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 13.9).
- •Guidon S Bluford El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 129.4%).
- •Heston Edward Sch does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 16.4).
- •Guidon S Bluford El Sch is the larger school with 476 students compared with 245.
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 Guidon S Bluford El Sch better than Heston Edward Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Guidon S Bluford El Sch ranks higher (16.0 vs 13.9 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 Guidon S Bluford El Sch and Heston Edward Sch?
About 719 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guidon S Bluford El Sch: 476. Heston Edward Sch: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guidon S Bluford El Sch and Heston Edward Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Guidon S Bluford El Sch is 1529th of 1,627 and Heston Edward Sch is 1570th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).