Franklin Elementary vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Burlingame · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
Garfield Elementary
San Leandro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Burlingame, California | Garfield Elementary San Leandro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 5,693 | #4980 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4002 of 50,301 | #47690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 357 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 22% |
| city | Burlingame | San Leandro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 14.9).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 22%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 27%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 82.9%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.5).
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 Franklin Elementary better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (81.8 vs 14.9 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 Franklin Elementary and Garfield Elementary?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Burlingame and San Leandro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 357. Garfield Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Franklin Elementary is 184th of 5,693 and Garfield Elementary is 4980th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).