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:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 496 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 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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
496 students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1555 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1523 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30-34%
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
84
39
Grade 1 Students
55
49
Grade 2 Students
67
42
Grade 3 Students
79
51
Grade 4 Students
69
53
Grade 5 Students
70
56
Grade 6 Students
72
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
30%
% Black
19%
16%
% White
50%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%