Franklin Elementary School vs. George Washington Elementary School
Should you attend Franklin Elementary School or George Washington 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
Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
535 students
588 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#208 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
88
Grade 1 Students
75
89
Grade 2 Students
84
100
Grade 3 Students
100
95
Grade 4 Students
87
116
Grade 5 Students
111
100
Grade 6 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
72%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%