Franklin Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dolton, Illinois 60419 · Dolton SD 148
#2193 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#48725 of 50,301 nationally
About Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary located in Dolton, in the Dolton SD 148 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 259 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2193rd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (62th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 259.
There are 9 schools in Dolton; Franklin Elementary School ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)2.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)95.8%
- 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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 2.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Franklin Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thornridge High School
Dolton · Public high · Grades 9–12
969 students · 1.0 km away
Early Childhood Cntr
Dolton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
196 students · 1.1 km away
Lincoln Elementary School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
342 students · 1.2 km away
Lincoln Junior High School
Dolton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
168 students · 1.2 km away
Roosevelt Elem School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
248 students · 1.6 km away
Roosevelt Junior High School
Dolton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
130 students · 1.6 km away
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students · 1.7 km away
Madison School
South Holland · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
277 students · 1.9 km away
Park Elementary School
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
197 students · 2.0 km away
Brooks Middle School
Harvey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Fernwood Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
259 students
Hammond Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
259 students
Eagleview Elementary School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
259 students
Braeside Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
Army Trail Elem School
Addison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
258 students
Arthur Grade School
Arthur · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
258 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Elementary School a good school?
Franklin Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 12.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2193 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 Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Franklin Elementary School ranks #2193 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #48725 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School had 259 students in 2025.
Is Franklin Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Franklin Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Franklin Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Franklin Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.