Classical School vs Franklin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Classical School
Appleton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
487 students
Franklin Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Classical School Appleton, Wisconsin | Franklin Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 1,069 | #849 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #7646 of 50,301 | #34580 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 27% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Classical School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 36.1).
- •Classical School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 27%).
- •Classical School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 27%).
- •Classical School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 52.7%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 18.7).
- •Classical School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 277.
- •Classical School is a charter school while Franklin Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Classical School better than Franklin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Classical School ranks higher (75.5 vs 36.1 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 Classical School and Franklin Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Classical School: 487. Franklin Elementary: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Classical School and Franklin Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Classical School is 127th of 1,069 and Franklin Elementary is 849th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).