John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences vs Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
394 students
Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield
Erdenheim · Public elementary · Grades K–2
550 students
| Measure | John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield Erdenheim, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1270 of 1,627 | #119 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #36745 of 50,301 | #1624 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 394 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Philadelphia | Erdenheim |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 32.8).
- •Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 97.7%).
- •Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.1).
- •Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield is the larger school with 550 students compared with 394.
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 John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences better than Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield?
On the Success Index (US), Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield ranks higher (87.1 vs 32.8 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 John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Erdenheim in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences: 394. Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield rank in Pennsylvania?
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 1270th of 1,627 and Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield is 119th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).