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 460 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 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 304 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 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
460 students
304 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
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
52
44
Grade 1 Students
63
47
Grade 2 Students
75
49
Grade 3 Students
69
57
Grade 4 Students
69
60
Grade 5 Students
66
47
Grade 6 Students
66
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
27%
% Black
18%
13%
% White
52%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
