Clark Elementary School vs Franklin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Elementary School
Le Mars · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
Franklin Elementary School
Le Mars · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
| Measure | Clark Elementary School Le Mars, Iowa | Franklin Elementary School Le Mars, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #470 of 654 | #161 of 654 |
| National rank | #13414 of 50,301 | #3629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 301 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| city | Le Mars | Le Mars |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 67.0).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 50.2%).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.5).
- •Clark Elementary School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 261.
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 Clark Elementary School better than Franklin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 67.0 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 Clark Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Le Mars and Le Mars in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Elementary School: 301. Franklin Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Clark Elementary School is 470th of 654 and Franklin Elementary School is 161st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).