Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch vs Penn Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch
Franklin Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
218 students
Penn Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
218 students
| Measure | Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch Franklin Grove, Illinois | Penn Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1317 of 2,303 | #1881 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35948 of 50,301 | #45051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 218 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Franklin Grove | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 19.7).
- •Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 85.3%).
- •Penn Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.9).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch better than Penn Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch ranks higher (33.9 vs 19.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch and Penn Elem School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Franklin Grove and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch: 218. Penn Elem School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch and Penn Elem School rank in Illinois?
Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch is 1317th of 2,303 and Penn Elem School is 1881st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).