Franklin Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sterling, Illinois 61081 · Sterling CUSD 5
#565 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#19276 of 50,301 nationally
About Franklin Elem School
Franklin Elem School is a public elementary located in Sterling, in the Sterling CUSD 5 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 407 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 565th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (64th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 407.
There are 6 schools in Sterling; Franklin Elem School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
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 Franklin Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Franklin Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jefferson Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
450 students · 1.2 km away
Challand Middle School
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students · 1.2 km away
Sterling High School
Sterling · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students · 1.4 km away
Lincoln Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
277 students · 1.7 km away
Washington Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
394 students · 2.6 km away
Merrill Elem School
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
258 students · 4.0 km away
Rock Falls Township High School
Rock Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
530 students · 4.2 km away
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
214 students · 4.3 km away
Rock Falls Middle School
Rock Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
246 students · 5.5 km away
Dillon Elementary School
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–2
278 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Richmond Grade School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
West Elementary School
Alton · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
407 students
Wolf Ridge Education Center
Bunker Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
407 students
Holden Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
407 students
Ridgewood Elem School
East Moline · Public elementary · Grades K–4
407 students
Kerkstra Elem School
Oak Forest · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
407 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Elem School a good school?
Franklin Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 58.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #565 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 Franklin Elem School rank in Illinois?
Franklin Elem School ranks #565 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #19276 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Franklin Elem School?
Franklin Elem School had 407 students in 2025.
Is Franklin Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Franklin Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Franklin Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Franklin Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.