Kamiak Elementary vs Franklin Elementary
Franklin Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.6/10 compared to 4.8/10. In math proficiency, Franklin Elementary leads at 67.0%.
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Kamiak Elementary
Pullman, WA
339 students
Franklin Elementary
Pullman, WA
250 students
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| Metric | Kamiak Elementary | Franklin Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.5 | 9.4 |
| Growth Score | 1.6 | 3.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.3% | 26.4% |
| Environment Score | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #1,902 of 2,251 | #995 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 16th | 56th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Kamiak Elementary | Franklin Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 51.0% | 67.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 77.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Pullman (99163) | Pullman (99163) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,401 | $46,401 |
| Median Home Value | $412,700 | $412,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 62.8% | 62.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.3% | 30.3% |
| Avg Commute | 14 min | 14 min |
The data story: Kamiak Elementary vs Franklin Elementary
Franklin Elementary and Kamiak Elementary are both exceptional schools in Pullman, Washington, separated by just 2.5 miles and nearly identical overall ratings — Kamiak Elementary scores 9.5/10 against Franklin Elementary's 9.4/10, a gap of 0.1 points. The state rank gap tells a more meaningful story: Kamiak Elementary sits at #6 of 2,225 Washington schools, while Franklin Elementary ranks #10 of 2,225 — both placing in the top 0.5% statewide, a distinction few elementary schools anywhere can claim.
On academic proficiency, Franklin Elementary holds a 9.6/10 academic score against Kamiak Elementary's 9.3/10 — a 0.3-point edge that suggests marginally stronger current proficiency levels. Growth is where Kamiak Elementary pulls ahead decisively: its 10.0/10 growth score versus Franklin Elementary's 9.6/10 indicates Kamiak students are advancing at a faster rate relative to comparable peers, a metric that often predicts stronger long-term outcomes regardless of starting point.
The demographic gap between the two schools is the starkest difference parents will find. Franklin Elementary enrolls 250 students with 26% qualifying for free or reduced lunch; Kamiak Elementary serves 339 students, with 54% qualifying — more than double the economic disadvantage rate. Both schools maintain similar classroom access, with Franklin Elementary at a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio versus Kamiak Elementary's 13.6:1, meaning neither school has a meaningful staffing edge. Kamiak's strong growth score alongside a higher-need population signals effective teaching across a wider socioeconomic range.
Both Franklin Elementary and Kamiak Elementary serve grades PK through 5, so no grade-level differences factor into the choice. The distinction comes down to what parents prioritize: Franklin Elementary's slightly higher academic score points to consistent proficiency outcomes in a smaller, lower-FRL setting, while Kamiak Elementary's perfect growth score in a larger and more economically diverse school signals an instructional environment that accelerates progress across student backgrounds.
Editorial summary generated April 2026 · sonnet
Who each school fits
Kamiak Elementary
Franklin Elementary suits families who prioritize demonstrated academic proficiency — its 9.6/10 academic score tops Kamiak Elementary's 9.3/10 — and prefer a smaller school environment with 250 students and a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It's the better fit for parents who want a less economically mixed setting with a 26% FRL rate.
Franklin Elementary
Kamiak Elementary suits families who value accelerated growth — its perfect 10.0/10 growth score outpaces Franklin Elementary's 9.6/10 — and want their children alongside a broader socioeconomic mix (54% FRL). At #6 in Washington among 2,225 schools, it's the top-ranked option of the two, in a slightly larger community of 339 students.