Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary vs Franklin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
Franklin Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
525 students
| Measure | Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary San Jose, California | Franklin Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4679 of 5,693 | #3162 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46363 of 50,301 | #37343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 396 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 41% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 17.4).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 85.6%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 24.8).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 525 students compared with 396.
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 Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary better than Franklin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (31.8 vs 17.4 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 Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary and Franklin Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary: 396. Franklin Elementary: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary and Franklin Elementary rank in California?
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary is 4679th of 5,693 and Franklin Elementary is 3162nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).