Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn, Grow, Thrive
School Rankings
Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1807 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School's ranking?
Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School is ranked #1807 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School often compared to?
Ashton-franklin Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amboy Central Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School?
218 students attend Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School?
Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School offer ?
Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School part of?
Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School is part of Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District.
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