Balboa Elementary vs Benjamin Franklin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balboa Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
799 students
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
608 students
| Measure | Balboa Elementary Glendale, California | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1931 of 5,693 | #783 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25415 of 50,301 | #10850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 799 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 49.6).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 56%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 60.2%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 25.0).
- •Balboa Elementary is the larger school with 799 students compared with 608.
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 Balboa Elementary better than Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 49.6 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 Balboa Elementary and Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa Elementary: 799. Benjamin Franklin Elementary: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa Elementary and Benjamin Franklin Elementary rank in California?
Balboa Elementary is 1931st of 5,693 and Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 783rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).