Enger School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Attendance Zone: Enger School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Franklin Park, IL, encompassing approximately 6.5 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)7%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)68%
26%
Black
(19-20)4%
17%
White
(19-20)21%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Enger School?
57 students attend Enger School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Enger School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Enger School offer ?
Enger School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Enger School part of?
Enger School is part of Mannheim SD 83 School District.
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