Franklin Elem. vs Richland Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 256 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
Richland Elem.
Richland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
240 students
| Measure | Franklin Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Richland Elem. Richland, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1009 of 1,159 | #817 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #42934 of 50,301 | #32281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 241 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Cape Girardeau | Richland |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 23.0).
- •Richland Elem. does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Richland Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Franklin Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.0).
- •Franklin Elem. is the larger school with 241 students compared with 240.
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 Richland Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Richland Elem. ranks higher (39.5 vs 23.0 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 Elem. and Richland Elem.?
About 256 km in a straight line, between Cape Girardeau and Richland in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elem.: 241. Richland Elem.: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elem. and Richland Elem. rank in Missouri?
Franklin Elem. is 1009th of 1,159 and Richland Elem. is 817th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).