Fernwood Elem School vs Franklin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernwood Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
259 students
Franklin Elementary School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
259 students
| Measure | Fernwood Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Franklin Elementary School Dolton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1834 of 2,303 | #2193 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44519 of 50,301 | #48725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 259 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Dolton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernwood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 12.4).
- •Fernwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Fernwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Fernwood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 95.8%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.4).
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 Fernwood Elem School better than Franklin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fernwood Elem School ranks higher (20.5 vs 12.4 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 Fernwood Elem School and Franklin Elementary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Dolton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernwood Elem School: 259. Franklin Elementary School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernwood Elem School and Franklin Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Fernwood Elem School is 1834th of 2,303 and Franklin Elementary School is 2193rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).