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#2136 of 3,813 schools in IL
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
225 W Evergreen Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 88Excellent Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,649
Median home value
$543,000
Median rent
$2,029/mo
College educated
79.3%
Homeownership
34.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60610; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Cook SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Manierre Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Latin School of Chicago LowerPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 315 | 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.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #312 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,136 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center
What grades does Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center serve?
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center?
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center rank in IL?
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center ranks #2,136 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center a charter school?
No, Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center a Title I school?
No, Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center?
50.1% of students at Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (773) 534-8510
- Area population (ZIP 60610)
- 45,282
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 60610; 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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