Franklin Elementary School vs Mark Twain Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Park Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Mark Twain Elem School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Park Ridge, Illinois | Mark Twain Elem School Niles, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 2,303 | #1176 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9375 of 50,301 | #33433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 535 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 37% |
| city | Park Ridge | Niles |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 37.8).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 489.
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 School better than Mark Twain Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 37.8 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 Franklin Elementary School and Mark Twain Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Park Ridge and Niles in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 535. Mark Twain Elem School: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Mark Twain Elem School rank in Illinois?
Franklin Elementary School is 230th of 2,303 and Mark Twain Elem School is 1176th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).