Franke Park Elementary School vs Smith Academy for Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franke Park Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
Smith Academy for Excellence
Fort Wayne · Charter other · Grades 3–12
64 students
| Measure | Franke Park Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Smith Academy for Excellence Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #786 of 1,053 | – |
| National rank | #31864 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–12 |
| Students | 416 | 64 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 64 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 15% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franke Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 15%).
- •Franke Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 15%).
- •Franke Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 76.6%).
- •Smith Academy for Excellence does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.3).
- •Franke Park Elementary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 64.
- •Franke Park Elementary School is a public school while Smith Academy for Excellence is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Franke Park Elementary School better than Smith Academy for Excellence?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Franke Park Elementary School and Smith Academy for Excellence?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franke Park Elementary School: 416. Smith Academy for Excellence: 64. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franke Park Elementary School and Smith Academy for Excellence rank in Indiana?
Franke Park Elementary School is 786th of 1,053 and Smith Academy for Excellence is unranked among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).