Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center

225 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
367 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1247 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
25-29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
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Hispanic
14%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
52%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center's ranking?
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center is ranked #1247 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center often compared to?
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Disney Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center?
367 students attend Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center students are Black, 25% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center?
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center offer ?
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center part of?
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center located?
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center is located in the Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in Near North Side.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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