Franklin Elementary vs Southside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
308 students
Southside Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | Southside Elementary School Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 1,069 | #932 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #7330 of 50,301 | #40953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 308 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 26.2).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 75.6%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.4).
- •Southside Elementary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 308.
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 Southside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (76.0 vs 26.2 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 Southside Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 308. Southside Elementary School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Southside Elementary School rank in Wisconsin?
Franklin Elementary is 118th of 1,069 and Southside Elementary School is 932nd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).