Franklin Elementary School vs Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 71 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Le Mars · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School
Hartley · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
261 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Le Mars, Iowa | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School Hartley, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #161 of 654 | #420 of 654 |
| National rank | #3629 of 50,301 | #11313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 261 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| city | Le Mars | Hartley |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 70.0).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 50.2%).
- •Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.5).
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 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 70.0 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 Franklin Elementary School and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Le Mars and Hartley in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 261. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Franklin Elementary School is 161st of 654 and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School is 420th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).