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Frankfort Intermediate School

Summary:

Frankfort Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in West Frankfort, Illinois, with 420 students. The school is part of the Frankfort CUSD 168 district, which is ranked 650 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frankfort Intermediate School consistently underperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 26% of students were proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 41.2%, and the school's Mathematics proficiency rate was 15.4% compared to the state's 28.4%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.1% to 25.7% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students with disabilities, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of Illinois elementary schools in both ELA and Mathematics.

When comparing Frankfort Intermediate School to nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming its peers. For example, Akin Community Cons Elementary School, which is 10 miles away, outperforms Frankfort Intermediate School by a significant margin in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. The high percentage of students from low-income families at Frankfort Intermediate School, with 60.48% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. Despite being in the bottom 35-40% of Illinois elementary schools for several years, Frankfort Intermediate School has not shown significant improvement in its academic performance or school ranking, suggesting the need for more comprehensive and effective strategies to address its challenges.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 800 N Cherry St
       West Frankfort, IL  62896-1668

(618) 937-1412

District: Frankfort CUSD 168

SchoolDigger Rank:
1357th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,240 Help


Students who attend Frankfort Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:    Central Junior High School
High:    Frankfort Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.4%
Two or more races:
4.0%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.5% Help


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Compare Details Frankfort Intermediate School ranks worse than 65.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frankfort Intermediate School is $14,240.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frankfort Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frankfort Intermediate School 1357th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Frankfort Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Frankfort CUSD 168:

SchoolDigger ranks Frankfort CUSD 168 650th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frankfort Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Frankfort Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.19 1173rd 2020 41.9%
2004 56.45 1087th 2030 46.5%
2005 54.80 1122nd 2022 44.5%
2006 44.10 1419th 2086 32.0%
2007 51.01 1302nd 2095 37.9%
2008 42.33 1411th 2092 32.6%
2009 44.62 1376th 2120 35.1%
2010 45.65 1381st 2139 35.4%
2011 51.45 1248th 2147 41.9%
2012 43.22 1439th 2166 33.6%
2013 35.05 1492nd 2167 31.1%
2014 27.88 1586th 2093 24.2%
2015 27.34 1498th 2052 27.0%
2016 27.96 1482nd 2046 27.6%
2017 29.67 1419th 2044 30.6%
2018 32.53 1361st 2037 33.2%
2019 27.97 1509th 2086 27.7%
2021 23.28 1459th 1948 25.1%
2022 32.38 1336th 2082 35.8%
2023 32.26 1337th 2077 35.6%
2024 31.34 1357th 2067 34.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Frankfort Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.12 399th 763 47.7%
2019 40.36 621st 1194 48.0%
2021 30.86 429th 640 33.0%
2022 35.45 641st 1113 42.4%
2023 29.29 804th 1156 30.4%
2024 28.33 875th 1195 26.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frankfort Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.42 1053rd 1765 40.3%
2019 30.67 1351st 1816 25.6%
2021 31.94 1068th 1514 29.5%
2022 46.70 856th 1763 51.4%
2023 40.86 1026th 1808 43.3%
2024 44.85 930th 1793 48.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Frankfort Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.71 11th 24 54.2%
2021 36.50 5th 7 28.6%
2022 62.97 10th 36 72.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Frankfort Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.95 1285th 1964 34.6%
2019 24.60 1559th 2019 22.8%
2021 22.90 1301st 1680 22.6%
2022 35.83 1181st 1970 40.1%
2023 35.83 1186th 1957 39.4%
2024 33.13 1238th 1942 36.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Frankfort Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.32 538th 907 40.7%
2024 38.13 505th 886 43.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Frankfort Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.05 1337th 1972 32.2%
2019 33.05 1332nd 2019 34.0%
2021 20.58 1386th 1707 18.8%
2022 30.18 1304th 1977 34.0%
2023 29.18 1347th 1984 32.1%
2024 30.14 1317th 1959 32.8%
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Rank History for White students at Frankfort Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.18 1337th 1463 8.6%
2019 11.23 1384th 1462 5.3%
2021 10.50 1264th 1308 3.4%
2022 14.02 1313th 1425 7.9%
2023 14.46 1298th 1419 8.5%
2024 14.02 1275th 1392 8.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Frankfort Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 571 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 571
1990 535 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 535
1991 516 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1992 524 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 540 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1994 582 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1995 591 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1996 591 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1997 619 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1998 558 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1999 518 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2000 490 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2001 512 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2002 528 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2003 528 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2004 557 5 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2005 536 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 12 555
2006 568 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 12 584
2007 553 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 10 571
2008 572 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 6 582
2009 567 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 5 578
2010 553 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 14 570
2011 539 2 1 2 0 5 0 0 549
2012 507 7 2 3 0 1 3 0 523
2013 501 5 4 6 3 0 1 0 520
2014 514 4 3 8 3 0 4 0 536
2015 497 7 3 7 1 0 4 0 519
2016 485 6 1 5 0 0 11 0 508
2017 473 4 1 6 0 0 12 0 496
2018 488 5 4 7 1 0 10 0 515
2019 468 5 3 10 0 0 10 0 496
2020 437 3 2 12 0 1 11 0 466
2021 409 6 2 13 0 1 10 0 441
2022 368 3 0 14 1 0 10 0 396
2023 388 5 0 9 0 0 17 1 420

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 Frankfort Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 571 29.9 19.0 n/a
1990 535 29.0 18.4 n/a
1991 516 28.0 18.4 n/a
1992 524 30.0 17.4 n/a
1993 540 28.0 19.3 n/a
1994 582 27.0 21.6 n/a
1995 591 28.0 21.1 n/a
1996 591 28.0 21.1 n/a
1997 619 29.0 21.3 n/a
1998 559 30.0 18.6 n/a
1999 520 29.0 17.9 n/a
2000 490 30.0 16.3 n/a
2001 513 36.0 14.3 n/a
2002 533 34.0 15.7 47.8
2003 533 34.0 15.7 47.8
2004 568 33.0 17.2 46.5
2005 555 32.0 17.3 44.9
2006 584 30.0 19.5 44.8
2007 571 24.0 23.8 51.7
2008 582 24.0 24.3 52.3
2009 578 30.0 19.3 56.5
2010 570 30.0 19.0 65.3
2011 549 29.0 18.9 66.1
2012 523 29.0 18.0 64.4
2013 520 16.0 32.5 64.8
2014 536 n/a n/a 66.4
2015 519 28.0 18.5 65.5
2016 508 27.0 18.8 57.5
2017 496 33.0 15.0 59.1
2018 515 29.0 17.7 57.9
2019 496 31.9 15.5 52
2020 466 31.0 15.0 55.8
2021 441 n/a n/a n/a
2022 396 30.0 13.2 57.3
2023 420 33.2 12.6 60.5

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 Frankfort Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 571 29.9 19.0 n/a
1990 535 29.0 18.4 n/a
1991 516 28.0 18.4 n/a
1992 524 30.0 17.4 n/a
1993 540 28.0 19.3 n/a
1994 582 27.0 21.6 n/a
1995 591 28.0 21.1 n/a
1996 591 28.0 21.1 n/a
1997 619 29.0 21.3 n/a
1998 559 30.0 18.6 n/a
1999 520 29.0 17.9 n/a
2000 490 30.0 16.3 n/a
2001 513 36.0 14.3 n/a
2002 533 34.0 15.7 47.8
2003 533 34.0 15.7 47.8
2004 568 33.0 17.2 46.5
2005 555 32.0 17.3 44.9
2006 584 30.0 19.5 44.8
2007 571 24.0 23.8 51.7
2008 582 24.0 24.3 52.3
2009 578 30.0 19.3 56.5
2010 570 30.0 19.0 65.3
2011 549 29.0 18.9 66.1
2012 523 29.0 18.0 64.4
2013 520 16.0 32.5 64.8
2014 536 n/a n/a 66.4
2015 519 28.0 18.5 65.5
2016 508 27.0 18.8 57.5
2017 496 33.0 15.0 59.1
2018 515 29.0 17.7 57.9
2019 496 31.9 15.5 52
2020 466 31.0 15.0 55.8
2021 441 n/a n/a n/a
2022 396 30.0 13.2 57.3
2023 420 33.2 12.6 60.5

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

Frankfort Intermediate School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%25.1%98.8%98.8%
201699.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%25.7%99.0%73.3%25.7%
201799.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%25.1%99.6%99.6%23.9%
201899.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%23.9%99.8%99.8%20.9%
201998.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%26.7%98.6%98.6%26.3%
202198.9%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.1%98.6%98.6%19.7%
202299.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.5%22.6%
202395.3%95.1%95.1%95.1%95.1%95.1%95.3%23.1%
202498.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%92.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Frankfort Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,308 (14.4%) $7,796 (85.6%) $9,104
2020 $1,489 (14.8%) $8,573 (85.2%) $10,062
2021 $2,171 (19.6%) $8,878 (80.4%) $11,049
2022 $2,171 (19.6%) $8,878 (80.4%) $11,049
2023 $1,962 (14.9%) $11,208 (85.1%) $13,170
2024 $1,367 (9.6%) $12,873 (90.4%) $14,240

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Frankfort Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1509th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1337th of 2077 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort Intermediate School)21.817.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort CUSD 168)21.817.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frankfort Intermediate School)24.821.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Frankfort CUSD 168)24.821.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort Intermediate School)29.827
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort CUSD 168)29.827
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frankfort Intermediate School)22.812
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Frankfort CUSD 168)22.812
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort Intermediate School)2422.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort CUSD 168)2422.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frankfort Intermediate School)9.614.9
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Frankfort CUSD 168)9.614.9
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Frankfort Intermediate School)46.837.6
 9.2%
   5th Grade Science (Frankfort CUSD 168)46.837.6
 9.2%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort Intermediate School)17.825.7
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort CUSD 168)17.825.7
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Frankfort Intermediate School)5.29.2
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Frankfort CUSD 168)5.29.2
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students496420
 15.3%
African American55
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic109
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White468388
 17.1%
Two or More Races1017
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52%60.5%
 8.5%

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Students at Frankfort Intermediate School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Frankfort Intermediate School ranks 1357th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Frankfort Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Junior High School
High : Frankfort Community High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Frankfort Intermediate School.


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