Berger-Vandenberg Elem School vs Franklin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
Franklin Elementary School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
259 students
| Measure | Berger-Vandenberg Elem School Dolton, Illinois | Franklin Elementary School Dolton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2299 of 2,303 | #2193 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #50117 of 50,301 | #48725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 266 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Dolton | Dolton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.4 vs 6.1).
- •Berger-Vandenberg Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Berger-Vandenberg Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 19.0).
- •Berger-Vandenberg Elem School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 259.
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 Berger-Vandenberg Elem School better than Franklin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (12.4 vs 6.1 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 Berger-Vandenberg Elem School and Franklin Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dolton and Dolton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School: 266. Franklin Elementary School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berger-Vandenberg Elem School and Franklin Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School is 2299th of 2,303 and Franklin Elementary School is 2193rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).