Benjamin Franklin Elementary vs Harry S. Truman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
La Quinta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
Harry S. Truman Elementary
La Quinta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
635 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary La Quinta, California | Harry S. Truman Elementary La Quinta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3328 of 5,693 | #2281 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38588 of 50,301 | #29583 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 627 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 49% |
| city | La Quinta | La Quinta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 29.9).
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 82.1%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 25.4).
- •Harry S. Truman Elementary is the larger school with 635 students compared with 627.
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 Harry S. Truman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harry S. Truman Elementary ranks higher (43.5 vs 29.9 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 Harry S. Truman Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between La Quinta and La Quinta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary: 627. Harry S. Truman Elementary: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Harry S. Truman Elementary rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 3328th of 5,693 and Harry S. Truman Elementary is 2281st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).