Franklin Elementary vs King Jr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
King Jr Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
277 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | King Jr Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #849 of 1,069 | #1027 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #34580 of 50,301 | #49204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 277 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| city | Appleton | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 10.9).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 92.1%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.4).
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 Franklin Elementary better than King Jr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (36.1 vs 10.9 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 Franklin Elementary and King Jr Elementary?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 277. King Jr Elementary: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and King Jr Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Franklin Elementary is 849th of 1,069 and King Jr Elementary is 1027th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).