Benjamin Franklin Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
608 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
815 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Glendale, California | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #783 of 5,693 | #1870 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10850 of 50,301 | #24854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 608 | 815 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 55% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 50.5).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 57%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 62.7%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 24.7).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 815 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 50.5 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary: 608. Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 783rd of 5,693 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 1870th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).