Franklin Elementary School vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 605 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
725 students
McKinley Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
917 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | McKinley Elementary School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1362 of 1,479 | #1467 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #40841 of 50,301 | #46666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 725 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 16.9).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 91.2%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.3).
- •McKinley Elementary School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 725.
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 McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (26.3 vs 16.9 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 McKinley Elementary School?
About 605 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 725. McKinley Elementary School: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School is 1362nd of 1,479 and McKinley Elementary School is 1467th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).