Very Good
#685 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 18% in state
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch
Elementary School · Itasca Sd 10 · Itasca, IL
An Itasca Sd 10 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
730 Catalpa Ave, Itasca, IL 60143
- Math 55% proficient (2021)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (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 Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated807/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Itasca), 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
$112,247
Median home value
$386,600
Median rent
$1,775/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
1.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran School of St LukePrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Adm Richard E Byrd Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Adlai Stevenson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Medinah Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 3–5 | 1.7 mi | 208 | 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.
Itasca Sd 10
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,782NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch is listed in Itasca SD 10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch is a public elementary school in Itasca, IL, part of Itasca Sd 10, serving approximately 333 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #685 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch
What grades does Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch serve?
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch?
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch rank in IL?
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch ranks #685 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch a charter school?
No, Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch a Title I school?
No, Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (630) 773-0100
- Area population (ZIP 60143)
- 11,798
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 60143; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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