Franklin Elem. vs Jefferson Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
241 students
Jefferson Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Franklin Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Jefferson Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1009 of 1,159 | #1028 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #42934 of 50,301 | #44031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 241 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 21.3).
- •Franklin Elem. does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Franklin Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.0).
- •Jefferson Elem. is the larger school with 494 students compared with 241.
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 Elem. better than Jefferson Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elem. ranks higher (23.0 vs 21.3 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 Elem. and Jefferson Elem.?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elem.: 241. Jefferson Elem.: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elem. and Jefferson Elem. rank in Missouri?
Franklin Elem. is 1009th of 1,159 and Jefferson Elem. is 1028th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).