Benjamin Franklin School vs Israel Putnam School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Israel Putnam School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin School Meriden, Connecticut | Israel Putnam School Meriden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 596 | #387 of 596 |
| National rank | #25934 of 50,301 | #22294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 357 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| city | Meriden | Meriden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Israel Putnam School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 48.8).
- •Israel Putnam School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Israel Putnam School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Benjamin Franklin School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 81.1%).
- •Israel Putnam School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 14.9).
- •Israel Putnam School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 357.
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 Benjamin Franklin School better than Israel Putnam School?
On the Success Index (US), Israel Putnam School ranks higher (54.1 vs 48.8 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 Benjamin Franklin School and Israel Putnam School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Meriden and Meriden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin School: 357. Israel Putnam School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin School and Israel Putnam School rank in Connecticut?
Benjamin Franklin School is 415th of 596 and Israel Putnam School is 387th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).