Franklin School (Closed 2023)

Franklin School serves 28 students in grades 4-9. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-9
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
11%
17%
White
82%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Franklin School?
28 students attend Franklin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Franklin School students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin School?
Franklin School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin School offer ?
Franklin School offers enrollment in grades 4-9
What school district is Franklin School part of?
Franklin School is part of Kewanee Community Unit School District 229.

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