Franklin Elementary vs Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
525 students
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
225 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary San Jose, California | Luis Valdez Leadership Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3162 of 5,693 | #1019 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #37343 of 50,301 | #14596 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 525 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 17% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 23.9).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 83.6%).
- •Luis Valdez Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.9).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 525 students compared with 225.
- •Franklin Elementary is a public school while Luis Valdez Leadership Academy is a charter 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 Franklin Elementary better than Luis Valdez Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (31.8 vs 23.9 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 Luis Valdez Leadership Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 525. Luis Valdez Leadership Academy: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy rank in California?
Franklin Elementary is 3162nd of 5,693 and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy is 1019th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).