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Dennis Lab School vs. Franklin Grove Elementary School

Should you attend Dennis Lab School or Franklin Grove 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
Dennis Lab School
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Franklin Grove Elementary School
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dennis Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dennis Lab School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Franklin Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-6
Total Students
539 students
474 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dennis Lab School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dennis Lab School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin Grove Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dennis Lab School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dennis Lab School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Decatur School District 61 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 Franklin Grove Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Decatur School District 61 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3509 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#3537 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dennis Lab 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 Franklin Grove Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
2%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
≤1%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dennis Lab School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Decatur School District 61 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 Franklin Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Decatur School District 61 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
4%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
2%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dennis Lab School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Decatur School District 61 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 Franklin Grove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Decatur School District 61 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dennis Lab School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Franklin Grove Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
63
75
Grade 1 Students
68
69
Grade 2 Students
57
73
Grade 3 Students
61
77
Grade 4 Students
50
72
Grade 5 Students
62
57
Grade 6 Students
60
51
Grade 7 Students
61
-
Grade 8 Students
57
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Decatur School District 61 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Franklin Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Decatur School District 61 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Decatur School District 61 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 Franklin Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Decatur School District 61 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
53%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Decatur School District 61 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 Franklin Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Decatur School District 61 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Decatur School District 61 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 Franklin Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Decatur School District 61 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
12%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dennis Lab School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Decatur School District 61 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 Franklin Grove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Decatur School District 61 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dennis Lab School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Decatur School District 61 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 Franklin Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Decatur School District 61 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
42%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dennis Lab School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Decatur School District 61 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 Franklin Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Decatur School District 61 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(15-16 School Year Data)
1%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dennis Lab School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Decatur School District 61 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin Grove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Decatur School District 61 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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