Erskine Elementary School vs Franklin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erskine Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
Franklin Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
| Measure | Erskine Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Franklin Middle School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #394 of 654 | #166 of 239 |
| National rank | #10051 of 50,301 | #3159 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 308 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 63% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erskine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 70.8).
- •Erskine Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 63%).
- •Erskine Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Erskine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 58.6%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 308.
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 Erskine Elementary School better than Franklin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Erskine Elementary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 70.8 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 Erskine Elementary School and Franklin Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erskine Elementary School: 308. Franklin Middle School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erskine Elementary School and Franklin Middle School rank in Iowa?
Erskine Elementary School is 394th of 654 and Franklin Middle School is 166th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).