Franklin High vs Helen Carr Castello Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin High
Elk Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,650 students
Helen Carr Castello Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
790 students
| Measure | Franklin High Elk Grove, California | Helen Carr Castello Elementary Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 1,343 | #1446 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5006 of 16,910 | #19184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,650 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 2,650 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| city | Elk Grove | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 58.5).
- •Helen Carr Castello Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Franklin High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Franklin High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 50.4%).
- •Franklin High does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 23.9).
- •Franklin High is the larger school with 2,650 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 High better than Helen Carr Castello Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin High ranks higher (63.1 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 High and Helen Carr Castello Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin High: 2,650. Helen Carr Castello Elementary: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin High and Helen Carr Castello Elementary rank in California?
Franklin High is 198th of 1,343 and Helen Carr Castello Elementary is 1446th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).