Canyon Charter Elementary vs Franklin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Charter Elementary
Santa Monica · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Franklin Elementary
Santa Monica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
597 students
| Measure | Canyon Charter Elementary Santa Monica, California | Franklin Elementary Santa Monica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #79 of 5,693 | #51 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2976 of 50,301 | #2564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 391 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 87% |
| city | Santa Monica | Santa Monica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.8 vs 84.7).
- •Canyon Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 87%).
- •Canyon Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 89%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 15.6%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 23.0).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 597 students compared with 391.
- •Canyon Charter Elementary 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 Canyon Charter Elementary better than Franklin Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canyon Charter Elementary and Franklin Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Monica and Santa Monica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Charter Elementary: 391. Franklin Elementary: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Charter Elementary and Franklin Elementary rank in California?
Canyon Charter Elementary is 79th of 5,693 and Franklin Elementary is 51st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).