Ben Franklin Elementary vs Fifty-Third Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Elementary
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Fifty-Third Street Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
308 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Elementary Franklin, Wisconsin | Fifty-Third Street Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 1,069 | #1037 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #10171 of 50,301 | #49452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 308 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 4% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 3% |
| city | Franklin | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 10.0).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 3%).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 4%).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 89.3%).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.2).
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 better than Fifty-Third Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Franklin Elementary ranks higher (71.6 vs 10.0 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 and Fifty-Third Street Elementary?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Elementary: 308. Fifty-Third Street Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Elementary and Fifty-Third Street Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Ben Franklin Elementary is 203rd of 1,069 and Fifty-Third Street Elementary is 1037th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).