Benjamin Franklin Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 · Glen Ellyn SD 41
#271 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#10849 of 50,301 nationally
About Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Benjamin Franklin Elem School is a public elementary located in Glen Ellyn, in the Glen Ellyn SD 41 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 581 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 271st of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is math proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 581.
There are 11 schools in Glen Ellyn; Benjamin Franklin Elem School ranks 4th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Benjamin Franklin Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Glenbard West High School
Glen Ellyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,330 students · 993 m away
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students · 1.8 km away
Forest Glen Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students · 2.0 km away
Glen Crest Middle School
Glen Ellyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
723 students · 2.3 km away
Hadley Junior High School
Glen Ellyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,143 students · 2.5 km away
Park View Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students · 2.6 km away
Madison Elementary School
Lombard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students · 2.6 km away
Glenbard East High School
Lombard · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,311 students · 2.9 km away
Churchill Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
618 students · 3.0 km away
Westfield Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Lee Elem School
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581 students
Forest Glen Elem School
Glen Ellyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students
Swan Hillman Elem School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
581 students
Hamline Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
582 students
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
Red Bud Elem School
Red Bud · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
582 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Franklin Elem School a good school?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 70.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #271 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Benjamin Franklin Elem School rank in Illinois?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School ranks #271 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #10849 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School had 581 students in 2025.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benjamin Franklin Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.