Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

Summary:

Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School is a public elementary school located in Itasca, Illinois, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 313 students. The school is part of the Itasca School District 10, which is ranked 54 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School consistently ranks among the top Illinois elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 136 and 344 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) is impressive, with a significantly higher percentage of students proficient or better compared to the state averages across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 68.9% of all students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.2%, and 56.7% of students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 28.4%. The school's performance on the ISA is also noteworthy, with 82.1% of students proficient or better in science, compared to the state average of 53.2%. The school has a diverse student population, with significant representation of Asian (22.0% in 2022-2023), Hispanic (13.4% in 2023-2024), and White (55.9% in 2023-2024) students, and a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 5.94% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2021-2022.

Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School significantly outperforms the nearby Medinah Intermediate School and schools in the Community Consolidated School District 59 on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in both ELA and math. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.2 in 2022-2023 is lower than the nearby Medinah Intermediate School (13.9) and Adolph Link Elementary School (13.6), which may contribute to its strong academic performance. The school's performance for English Language Learners and students with disabilities is also noteworthy, with the school ranking in the top 53 and 212 out of 826 and 1,195 Illinois elementary schools, respectively, in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 730 Catalpa Ave
       Itasca, IL  60143-1465


(630) 773-0100

District: Itasca School District 10

SchoolDigger Rank:
141st of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,042 Help


Students who attend Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:    F E Peacock Middle School
High:    Lake Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  333

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.8%
Hispanic:
24.3%
Asian:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.9% Help


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Compare Details Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School ranks better than 93.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.37. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.8%), Hispanic (24.3%), Asian (5.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School is $16,042.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School 141st of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Itasca School District 10:

SchoolDigger ranks Itasca School District 10 54th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.83 388th 2020 80.8%
2004 77.76 416th 2030 79.5%
2005 81.03 276th 2022 86.4%
2006 79.15 342nd 2086 83.6%
2007 83.37 160th 2095 92.4%
2008 82.19 248th 2092 88.1%
2009 80.94 306th 2120 85.6%
2010 82.13 253rd 2139 88.2%
2011 82.76 234th 2147 89.1%
2012 84.23 176th 2166 91.9%
2013 87.41 206th 2167 90.5%
2014 89.31 145th 2093 93.1%
2015 89.44 209th 2052 89.8%
2016 81.70 334th 2046 83.7%
2017 68.20 609th 2044 70.2%
2018 80.77 344th 2037 83.1%
2019 81.52 336th 2086 83.9%
2021 91.44 136th 1948 93.0%
2022 87.99 219th 2082 89.5%
2023 83.79 296th 2077 85.7%
2024 93.37 141st 2067 93.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.34 47th 718 93.5%
2019 92.58 16th 743 97.8%
2021 78.16 40th 537 92.6%
2022 79.50 58th 768 92.4%
2023 76.15 77th 788 90.2%
2024 82.85 53rd 826 93.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.08 48th 763 93.7%
2019 77.64 147th 1194 87.7%
2022 82.50 101st 1113 90.9%
2023 53.75 408th 1156 64.7%
2024 72.97 212th 1195 82.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.36 167th 1816 90.8%
2023 54.78 696th 1808 61.5%
2024 76.45 230th 1793 87.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.87 374th 1964 81.0%
2019 74.05 456th 2019 77.4%
2021 85.01 185th 1680 89.0%
2022 88.00 197th 1970 90.0%
2023 84.69 251st 1957 87.2%
2024 94.27 87th 1942 95.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.32 221st 907 75.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.51 315th 1972 84.0%
2019 85.86 219th 2019 89.2%
2021 92.86 95th 1707 94.4%
2022 85.13 239th 1977 87.9%
2023 79.28 339th 1984 82.9%
2024 90.02 165th 1959 91.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.49 14th 243 94.2%
2022 54.43 113th 226 50.0%
2023 83.74 22nd 237 90.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.28 218th 938 76.8%
2019 76.56 114th 955 88.1%
2021 77.53 73rd 742 90.2%
2022 93.81 27th 954 97.2%
2023 75.12 133rd 970 86.3%
2024 88.21 57th 959 94.1%
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Rank History for White students at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.67 320th 1463 78.1%
2019 67.45 417th 1462 71.5%
2021 82.21 156th 1308 88.1%
2022 74.16 288th 1425 79.8%
2023 72.65 306th 1419 78.4%
2024 90.14 82nd 1392 94.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Open Quote Extremely disappointed with School District 10 for allowing the poor leadership of Principal Witt continue to drive the overall experience with the school down. Poor organization of events, poor communication, and the overall atmosphere of the school is deteriorating. Unless appropriate academic programs and leadership are implemented, the school will continue to pass on a poor experience to the children of the community. Maybe with a change at the principal level, staffing changes could improve the school overall. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 163 2 11 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 185
1989 161 3 12 5 2 n/a n/a 0 183
1990 165 4 13 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 189
1991 161 2 10 7 3 n/a n/a 0 183
1992 156 2 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1993 160 1 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1994 171 4 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1995 217 2 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1996 217 2 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1997 220 3 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 242
1998 249 2 13 14 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1999 247 3 8 12 1 n/a n/a 0 271
2000 248 4 9 15 2 n/a n/a 0 278
2001 229 2 11 16 1 n/a n/a 0 259
2002 203 1 12 32 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2003 203 1 12 32 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2004 196 3 12 40 1 n/a n/a 0 252
2005 212 4 13 30 1 n/a n/a 2 262
2006 211 3 11 34 1 n/a n/a 5 265
2007 215 2 13 24 0 n/a n/a 7 261
2008 222 3 16 21 1 n/a n/a 9 272
2009 241 3 26 31 2 n/a n/a 13 316
2010 237 5 29 34 3 n/a n/a 12 320
2011 225 5 28 35 5 0 7 0 305
2012 217 3 28 38 4 0 5 0 295
2013 229 2 27 38 1 0 5 0 302
2014 228 2 29 40 1 0 5 0 305
2015 248 4 36 49 0 0 3 0 340
2016 232 1 36 53 0 0 2 0 324
2017 246 0 38 66 0 0 5 0 355
2018 237 2 29 67 0 0 6 0 341
2019 256 1 30 56 1 0 10 0 354
2020 229 3 25 45 1 0 11 0 314
2021 239 4 28 41 1 0 8 0 321
2022 216 2 26 53 0 0 6 0 303
2023 209 1 22 72 0 0 9 0 313
2024 219 1 19 81 0 0 13 0 333

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 185 12.0 15.4 n/a
1989 183 12.1 15.1 n/a
1990 189 14.5 13.0 n/a
1991 183 13.5 13.5 n/a
1992 178 11.5 15.4 n/a
1993 176 10.5 16.8 n/a
1994 188 10.5 17.9 n/a
1995 240 12.5 19.2 n/a
1996 240 12.5 19.2 n/a
1997 242 14.0 17.3 n/a
1998 278 15.0 18.5 n/a
1999 271 15.0 18.1 n/a
2000 278 15.0 18.5 n/a
2001 259 14.0 18.5 n/a
2002 248 14.5 17.1 0
2003 248 14.5 17.1 0
2004 252 15.5 16.3 0
2005 262 14.5 18.1 0
2006 265 15.5 17.1 0
2007 261 15.0 17.4 0
2008 272 14.0 19.4 0
2009 316 17.9 17.7 0
2010 320 16.8 19.0 0
2011 305 16.8 18.1 0
2012 295 15.8 18.6 6.1
2013 302 17.0 17.7 9.9
2014 305 15.3 19.8 8.9
2015 340 20.0 17.0 20.3
2016 324 19.0 17.0 6.8
2017 355 22.3 15.8 10.1
2018 341 22.6 15.0 9.7
2019 354 22.7 15.5 7.9
2020 314 28.5 11.0 5.1
2021 321 n/a n/a n/a
2022 303 26.0 11.6 5.9
2023 313 21.9 14.2 n/a
2024 333 24.7 13.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 185 12.0 15.4 n/a
1989 183 12.1 15.1 n/a
1990 189 14.5 13.0 n/a
1991 183 13.5 13.5 n/a
1992 178 11.5 15.4 n/a
1993 176 10.5 16.8 n/a
1994 188 10.5 17.9 n/a
1995 240 12.5 19.2 n/a
1996 240 12.5 19.2 n/a
1997 242 14.0 17.3 n/a
1998 278 15.0 18.5 n/a
1999 271 15.0 18.1 n/a
2000 278 15.0 18.5 n/a
2001 259 14.0 18.5 n/a
2002 248 14.5 17.1 0
2003 248 14.5 17.1 0
2004 252 15.5 16.3 0
2005 262 14.5 18.1 0
2006 265 15.5 17.1 0
2007 261 15.0 17.4 0
2008 272 14.0 19.4 0
2009 316 17.9 17.7 0
2010 320 16.8 19.0 0
2011 305 16.8 18.1 0
2012 295 15.8 18.6 6.1
2013 302 17.0 17.7 9.9
2014 305 15.3 19.8 8.9
2015 340 20.0 17.0 20.3
2016 324 19.0 17.0 6.8
2017 355 22.3 15.8 10.1
2018 341 22.6 15.0 9.7
2019 354 22.7 15.5 7.9
2020 314 28.5 11.0 5.1
2021 321 n/a n/a n/a
2022 303 26.0 11.6 5.9
2023 313 21.9 14.2 n/a
2024 333 24.7 13.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.4%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%
201699.1%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.4%
201798.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.2%98.9%
201898.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.7%98.0%
201998.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
202199.1%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.1%99.4%
202298.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.7%98.0%98.7%
202396.5%96.2%96.2%96.2%95.5%96.5%98.4%
202496.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%98.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $348 (3.1%) $10,986 (96.9%) $11,333
2020 $363 (3.0%) $11,726 (97.0%) $12,090
2021 $295 (2.0%) $14,362 (98.0%) $14,658
2022 $295 (2.0%) $14,362 (98.0%) $14,658
2023 $438 (3.0%) $14,190 (97.0%) $14,629
2024 $169 (1.1%) $15,872 (98.9%) $16,042

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 336th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 296th of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School)42.248.6
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Itasca School District 10)42.248.6
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School)5749.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Itasca School District 10)5749.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School)6442.8
 21.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Itasca School District 10)6442.8
 21.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School)61.442.7
 18.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Itasca School District 10)61.442.7
 18.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School)5058.6
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Itasca School District 10)5058.6
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School)52.255.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Itasca School District 10)52.255.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School)68.274.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Itasca School District 10)68.274.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students354313
 11.6%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3022
 26.7%
Hispanic5672
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White256209
 18.4%
Two or More Races109
 10%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

Students who attend Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : F E Peacock Middle School
High : Lake Park High School

Students at Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School are 66% White, 24% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 333 students attended Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School.

Yes. Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School ranks in the top 6.8% of Illinois elementary schools.


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