Franklin Elementary School serves 277 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
277 students
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
16%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
45%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
52%
4%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
277 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Jacksonville School District 117.
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