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Churchill Elementary School vs. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Should you attend Churchill Elementary School or Benjamin Franklin Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Churchill Elementary School
23w240 Geneva Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
350 Bryant Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Churchill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Churchill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
669 students
589 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Churchill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Churchill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Churchill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Churchill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#972 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
#188 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Churchill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Top 30% in IL)
64%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Churchill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Churchill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 1% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Churchill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
65
21
Kindergarten Students
89
78
Grade 1 Students
106
90
Grade 2 Students
90
97
Grade 3 Students
108
110
Grade 4 Students
101
105
Grade 5 Students
110
88

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
27%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Churchill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Churchill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Churchill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
40%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Churchill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Churchill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Churchill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Churchill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Churchill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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