Excellent
#393 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 10% in state
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Elementary School · Glen Ellyn Sd 41 · Glen Ellyn, IL
A Glen Ellyn Sd 41 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
350 Bryant Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Math 51% proficient (2021)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin Elem School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Benjamin Franklin Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average635/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glen Ellyn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,695
Median home value
$490,800
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamante Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| St Petronille SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Forest Glen Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 557 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Glen Ellyn Sd 41
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Franklin Elem School is listed in Glen Ellyn SD 41; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Benjamin Franklin Elem School is a public elementary school in Glen Ellyn, IL, part of Glen Ellyn Sd 41, serving approximately 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Elem School
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elem School serve?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Franklin Elem School rank in IL?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School ranks #393 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Benjamin Franklin Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin Elem School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benjamin Franklin Elem School a charter school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elem School a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (630) 790-6400
- Area population (ZIP 60137)
- 38,754
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60137; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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