Franklin Elementary School vs. George B Carpenter Elementary School
Should I attend Franklin Elementary School or George B Carpenter Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
George B Carpenter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George B Carpenter Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
546 students
436 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#100 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
81
71
Grade 1 Students
78
73
Grade 2 Students
101
68
Grade 3 Students
80
72
Grade 4 Students
115
64
Grade 5 Students
91
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
72%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%