Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#972 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
49%
17%
White
26%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center's ranking?
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center is ranked #972 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center often compared to?
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Disney Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center?
360 students attend Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center students are Black, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center?
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center offer ?
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center part of?
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
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