Franklin Grove Elem School
Decatur, IL · Decatur SD 61 · Grades K - 6
2,099th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 0%▼ Declining
Franklin Grove Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Franklin Grove Elem School 2,099th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 0% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 0th in 2025 — declining.
Franklin Grove Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Franklin Grove Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 474 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45.6% | 53.8% | ▲ 8.2 pts | |
| White | 40.8% | 24.3% | ▼ 16.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.2% | 17.5% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Franklin Grove Elem School
Typical home value $94K in zip 62522 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Franklin Grove Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Parsons Elementary SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 1.7 mi away2,089th of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 7% - –Hope AcademyDecatur SD 61 · 2.6 mi away
- 1Johns Hill Magnet SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.2 mi away1,940th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 13% - 2Robertson Charter SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.3 mi away · charter1,887th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 6% - 1Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.7 mi away2,077th of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 6% - 1Dennis Lab SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.9 mi away2,100th of 2,105
ELA 11% · Math 5% - 1South Shores Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 4.4 mi away2,070th of 2,105
ELA 11% - 8Maroa-Forsyth Grade SchoolMaroa Forsyth CUSD 2 · 5.1 mi away524th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Franklin Grove Elem School in?
Franklin Grove Elem School is part of the Decatur SD 61 district in Decatur, Illinois.
Is Franklin Grove Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Franklin Grove Elem School 2,099th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 0% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Franklin Grove Elem School?
Black 54%, White 24%, Two or more races 18%, Hispanic 4% (474 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Franklin Grove Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62522 is $94K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.