Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Franklin Primary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower 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 90% 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-4
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Franklin Primary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Primary School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3151 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
74%
17%
White
10%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
34%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Primary School's ranking?
Franklin Primary School is ranked #3151 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Franklin Primary School often compared to?
Franklin Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Limestone Walters Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Franklin Primary School?
393 students attend Franklin Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Franklin Primary School students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Primary School?
Franklin Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin Primary School offer ?
Franklin Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Franklin Primary School part of?
Franklin Primary School is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.
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