Franklin Elementary School vs Public School Number Five
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
N Bergen · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
509 students
Public School Number Five
West New York · Public elementary · Grades K–6
570 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School N Bergen, New Jersey | Public School Number Five West New York, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1222 of 1,479 | #1355 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #33500 of 50,301 | #40538 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 509 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 31% |
| city | N Bergen | West New York |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 26.8).
- •Public School Number Five does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 94.2%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.3).
- •Public School Number Five is the larger school with 570 students compared with 509.
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 Public School Number Five?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (37.7 vs 26.8 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 Public School Number Five?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between N Bergen and West New York in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 509. Public School Number Five: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Public School Number Five rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School is 1222nd of 1,479 and Public School Number Five is 1355th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).