Franklin Elementary School vs Garfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Kearny · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
950 students
Garfield Elementary School
Kearny · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
428 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Kearny, New Jersey | Garfield Elementary School Kearny, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,479 | #1107 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #22068 of 50,301 | #27827 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 950 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 41% |
| city | Kearny | Kearny |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 46.1).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 75.5%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.4).
- •Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 428.
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 Garfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 46.1 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 Garfield Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kearny and Kearny in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 950. Garfield Elementary School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School is 994th of 1,479 and Garfield Elementary School is 1107th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).