Eugene Field Elementary School vs. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Should you attend Eugene Field Elementary School or Benjamin Franklin 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
Eugene Field Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
471 students
287 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1657 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2160 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
44
Grade 1 Students
74
45
Grade 2 Students
71
57
Grade 3 Students
73
53
Grade 4 Students
70
38
Grade 5 Students
62
50
Grade 6 Students
57
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
27%
% Black
19%
12%
% White
51%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
