Benjamin Franklin Elementary vs Cherry Crest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
Cherry Crest Elementary School
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Kirkland, Washington | Cherry Crest Elementary School Bellevue, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #64 of 1,154 | #43 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2654 of 50,301 | #1966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 452 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 94% |
| city | Kirkland | Bellevue |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Crest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 84.5).
- •Cherry Crest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 74%).
- •Cherry Crest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 82%).
- •Cherry Crest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 10%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 21.3).
- •Cherry Crest Elementary School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 452.
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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary better than Cherry Crest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Crest Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 84.5 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Cherry Crest Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kirkland and Bellevue in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary: 452. Cherry Crest Elementary School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Cherry Crest Elementary School rank in Washington?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 64th of 1,154 and Cherry Crest Elementary School is 43rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).