Sabold El Sch vs Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sabold El Sch
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
641 students
Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch
Swarthmore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
| Measure | Sabold El Sch Springfield, Pennsylvania | Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch Swarthmore, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #148 of 1,627 | #39 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1909 of 50,301 | #490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 641 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 82% |
| city | Springfield | Swarthmore |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.5 vs 86.3).
- •Sabold El Sch does better on math proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Sabold El Sch does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 90%).
- •Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 30.6%).
- •Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •Sabold El Sch is the larger school with 641 students compared with 560.
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 Sabold El Sch better than Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch ranks higher (91.5 vs 86.3 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 Sabold El Sch and Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Swarthmore in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sabold El Sch: 641. Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sabold El Sch and Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Sabold El Sch is 148th of 1,627 and Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch is 39th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).