Ben Franklin Elementary School vs Community Alternative High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 2.3 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
Community Alternative High School
Grand Forks · Public high · Grades 9–12
73 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Elementary School Grand Forks, North Dakota | Community Alternative High School Grand Forks, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 232 | #120 of 128 |
| National rank | #16077 of 50,301 | #14592 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 367 | 73 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 73 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 10% |
| city | Grand Forks | Grand Forks |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 23.9).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 10%).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 10%).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 52.1%).
- •Community Alternative High School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.2).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 73.
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 Community Alternative High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (63.0 vs 23.9 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 Ben Franklin Elementary School and Community Alternative High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Grand Forks and Grand Forks in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Elementary School: 367. Community Alternative High School: 73. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Elementary School and Community Alternative High School rank in North Dakota?
Ben Franklin Elementary School is 113th of 232 and Community Alternative High School is 120th of 128 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).