Franklin Elementary vs Helen Carr Castello Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
932 students
Helen Carr Castello Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
790 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Elk Grove, California | Helen Carr Castello Elementary Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1371 of 5,693 | #1446 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18392 of 50,301 | #19184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 932 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 932 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| city | Elk Grove | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 58.5).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Helen Carr Castello Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 54.3%).
- •Helen Carr Castello Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 25.9).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 932 students compared with 790.
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 Helen Carr Castello Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (59.7 vs 58.5 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 Franklin Elementary and Helen Carr Castello Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 932. Helen Carr Castello Elementary: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Helen Carr Castello Elementary rank in California?
Franklin Elementary is 1371st of 5,693 and Helen Carr Castello Elementary is 1446th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).