Adelante Charter vs Franklin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 124 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adelante Charter
Santa Barbara · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
306 students
Franklin Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
424 students
| Measure | Adelante Charter Santa Barbara, California | Franklin Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4461 of 5,693 | #2268 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45262 of 50,301 | #29452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 306 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 19.3).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 22%).
- •Adelante Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 91%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.1).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 424 students compared with 306.
- •Adelante Charter is a charter school while Franklin Elementary is a public 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 Adelante Charter better than Franklin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (43.7 vs 19.3 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 Adelante Charter and Franklin Elementary?
About 124 m in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adelante Charter: 306. Franklin Elementary: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adelante Charter and Franklin Elementary rank in California?
Adelante Charter is 4461st of 5,693 and Franklin Elementary is 2268th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).