Franklin Elementary vs Joe Stefani
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 487 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–3
602 students
Joe Stefani
Merced · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
641 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Merced, California | Joe Stefani Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3918 of 5,693 | #4404 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42423 of 50,301 | #44971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 602 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 19.8).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Joe Stefani does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 88%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 27.9).
- •Joe Stefani is the larger school with 641 students compared with 602.
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 Joe Stefani?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (23.8 vs 19.8 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 Joe Stefani?
About 487 m in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 602. Joe Stefani: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Joe Stefani rank in California?
Franklin Elementary is 3918th of 5,693 and Joe Stefani is 4404th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).