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Franklin Primary School

Elementary School · Peoria Sd 150 · Peoria, IL

A Peoria Sd 150 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.

807 W Columbia Ter, Peoria, IL 61606

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)8% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$18,400
Chronic Absenteeism51.4%

Students at Franklin Primary School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
9%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
3%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

90.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin Primary 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,678/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peoria), 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

$41,023

Median home value

$119,800

Median rent

$907/mo

College educated

39.9%

Homeownership

42.3%

Poverty rate

26.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Mark SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–80.6 mi137Compare →
Whittier Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–40.9 mi334Compare →
Kiefer SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9private1–121.1 mi71Compare →
The Elise Ford Allen AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.5K–81.3 mi624Compare →

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.

Peoria Sd 150

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#18 of 25
District spending per student
$18,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Franklin Primary School is listed in Peoria SD 150; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Franklin Primary School

Franklin Primary School is a public elementary school in Peoria, IL, part of Peoria Sd 150, serving approximately 356 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,590 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin Primary School

What grades does Franklin Primary School serve?

Franklin Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Franklin Primary School?

Franklin Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Primary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin Primary School rank in IL?

Franklin Primary School ranks #3,590 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Franklin Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Franklin Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Primary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Franklin Primary School a charter school?

No, Franklin Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklin Primary School a Title I school?

No, Franklin Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Primary School?

90.4% of students at Franklin Primary 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
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
356
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Peoria County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.4%
Area population (ZIP 61606)
6,979
Area median age
22.2
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 61606; 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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