Ben Franklin Academy vs Littleton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
956 students
Littleton Academy
Littleton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
455 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Academy Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Littleton Academy Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #92 of 993 | #6 of 993 |
| National rank | #8184 of 50,301 | #2210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 956 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 956 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.3% | 10.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Littleton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 74.6).
- •Littleton Academy does better on math proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Littleton Academy does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Ben Franklin Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 10.8%).
- •Littleton Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 20.3).
- •Ben Franklin Academy is the larger school with 956 students compared with 455.
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 Ben Franklin Academy better than Littleton Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Littleton Academy ranks higher (85.5 vs 74.6 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 Ben Franklin Academy and Littleton Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Academy: 956. Littleton Academy: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Academy and Littleton Academy rank in Colorado?
Ben Franklin Academy is 92nd of 993 and Littleton Academy is 6th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).