Serving 313 students in grades 3-5, Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School's student population of 313 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School is 0.50, 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
#223 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
23%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School is ranked #223 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School?
313 students attend Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School?
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School offer ?
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School part of?
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School is part of Itasca SD 10 School District.
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