Ben Franklin Elementary School vs Central Cass Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Grand Forks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
Central Cass Elementary School
Casselton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
364 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Elementary School Grand Forks, North Dakota | Central Cass Elementary School Casselton, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #113 of 232 | #57 of 232 |
| National rank | #16077 of 50,301 | #10711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 367 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Grand Forks | Casselton |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Cass Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 63.0).
- •Central Cass Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Central Cass Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Central Cass Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 33.2%).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 364.
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 Ben Franklin Elementary School better than Central Cass Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Cass Elementary School ranks higher (70.8 vs 63.0 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 Ben Franklin Elementary School and Central Cass Elementary School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Grand Forks and Casselton in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Elementary School: 367. Central Cass Elementary School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Elementary School and Central Cass Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Ben Franklin Elementary School is 113th of 232 and Central Cass Elementary School is 57th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).