Delong Elementary School vs Franklin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delong Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students
Franklin Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
| Measure | Delong Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Franklin Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #861 of 1,154 | #922 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #29875 of 50,301 | #32823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 349 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delong Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 38.7).
- •Delong Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Delong Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 62.8%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.9).
- •Delong Elementary School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 260.
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 Delong Elementary School better than Franklin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Delong Elementary School ranks higher (43.1 vs 38.7 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 Delong Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delong Elementary School: 349. Franklin Elementary School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delong Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School rank in Washington?
Delong Elementary School is 861st of 1,154 and Franklin Elementary School is 922nd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).