Ferber Elementary 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.
Ferber Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Franklin Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Ferber Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Franklin Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #531 of 1,069 | #849 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #21150 of 50,301 | #34580 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 499 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferber Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 36.1).
- •Ferber Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Ferber Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Ferber Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 52.7%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.9).
- •Ferber Elementary is the larger school with 499 students compared with 277.
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 Ferber Elementary better than Franklin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ferber Elementary ranks higher (55.7 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 Ferber Elementary and Franklin Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferber Elementary: 499. Franklin Elementary: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferber Elementary and Franklin Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Ferber Elementary is 531st of 1,069 and Franklin Elementary is 849th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).