For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 434 students in Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
434 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#630 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
9%
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,124 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,993 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,124
$22,456
Spending / Student
$21,993
$21,694
Best Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
217 S Elm St
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2325
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ashton-franklin Center High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 Western Ave
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Gr: 7-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District?
Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District manages 2 public schools serving 434 students.
What is the rank of Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District?
Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District is ranked #626 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District?
89% of Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District?
Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,993 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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