Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Farnsworth 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 507 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Farnsworth Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farnsworth Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Farnsworth Elementary School is ranked #1108 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Farnsworth Elementary School often compared to?
Farnsworth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaubien Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Farnsworth Elementary School?
507 students attend Farnsworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Farnsworth Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farnsworth Elementary School?
Farnsworth Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Farnsworth Elementary School offer ?
Farnsworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Farnsworth Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 507 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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