Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District

611 Western Ave
Ashton, IL 61006-9445
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 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
4,382 Schools
# Students
434 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
137,830 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#630 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

17%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
50%
(21-22)
≥80%
87%
(2022-23)
18.2%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
9%
29%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
16%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

% White
89%
45%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,730 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,880 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$10 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$25,730
$25,132

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$21,880
$24,168

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
217 S Elm St
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Western Ave
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 $21,880 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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