Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs. Eugene Field Elementary School
Should you attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School or Eugene Field 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
Top Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Eugene Field Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin Franklin 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eugene Field Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
287 students
471 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2160 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1657 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
44
64
Grade 1 Students
45
74
Grade 2 Students
57
71
Grade 3 Students
53
73
Grade 4 Students
38
70
Grade 5 Students
50
62
Grade 6 Students
-
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
27%
10%
% Black
12%
19%
% White
50%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
