Bridges Community Elementary vs Franklin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridges Community Elementary
North Mankato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
251 students
Franklin Elementary
Mankato · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
| Measure | Bridges Community Elementary North Mankato, Minnesota | Franklin Elementary Mankato, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #41 of 923 | #137 of 923 |
| National rank | #1890 of 50,301 | #4409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 251 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 83% |
| city | North Mankato | Mankato |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridges Community Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 81.0).
- •Bridges Community Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Bridges Community Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Bridges Community Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 52.1%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.7).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 388 students compared with 251.
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 Bridges Community Elementary better than Franklin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bridges Community Elementary ranks higher (86.3 vs 81.0 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 Bridges Community Elementary and Franklin Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North Mankato and Mankato in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridges Community Elementary: 251. Franklin Elementary: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridges Community Elementary and Franklin Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bridges Community Elementary is 41st of 923 and Franklin Elementary is 137th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).