Below Average
#3332 of 3,813 schools in IL
Frankfort Intermediate School
Elementary School · Frankfort Cusd 168 · West Frankfort, IL
A Frankfort Cusd 168 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 N Cherry St, West Frankfort, IL 62896
- Math 7% proficient (2021)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frankfort Intermediate School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frankfort Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,528
Median home value
$88,000
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62896; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–7 | 0.8 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Frankfort Cusd 168
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frankfort Intermediate School is listed in Frankfort CUSD 168; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frankfort Intermediate School
Frankfort Intermediate School is a public elementary school in West Frankfort, IL, part of Frankfort Cusd 168, serving approximately 419 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,332 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frankfort Intermediate School
What grades does Frankfort Intermediate School serve?
Frankfort Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Frankfort Intermediate School?
Frankfort Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankfort Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankfort Intermediate School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frankfort Intermediate School rank in IL?
Frankfort Intermediate School ranks #3,332 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Frankfort Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frankfort Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Frankfort Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frankfort Intermediate School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Frankfort Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Frankfort Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frankfort Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Frankfort Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frankfort Intermediate School?
54.9% of students at Frankfort Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (618) 937-1412
- Area population (ZIP 62896)
- 10,691
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 62896; 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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