Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Franklin Grove 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Franklin Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Franklin Grove Elementary School's student population of 458 students has grown by 112% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Franklin Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Grove Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#3379 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
51%
17%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Franklin Grove Elementary School is ranked #3379 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Franklin Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parsons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 2% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Franklin Grove Elementary School?
458 students attend Franklin Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Franklin Grove Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Grove Elementary School?
Franklin Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin Grove Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Franklin Grove Elementary School part of?
Franklin Grove Elementary School is part of Decatur SD 61 School District.
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