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Franklin Elementary School

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Dolton, Illinois · Dolton SD 148
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students259
Student:Teacher13.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch96%
Title INo
Franklin
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
259
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
96%+42.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Franklin Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Dolton, Illinois. The school enrolls 259 students. It is part of the Dolton SD 148 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictDolton SD 148
County17031
CityDolton
ZIP60419
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171245001495

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment259
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino9.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian89.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
89.0%
Two+
0.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %96%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)