Franklin Elem School
Sterling, IL · Sterling CUSD 5
Regular public school · Grades PK - 2 · Town, distant
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
1510 E 25th St, Sterling, IL 61081
(815)625-5755NCES ID 174231004252Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 413 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.5% | 58.1% | ▼ 6.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.6% | 34.4% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 4.1% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $146K in zip 61081 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Franklin Elem School
- –Jefferson Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 0.7 mi awayCompare
- #1046Lincoln Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 1 mi away1,046th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 41%Compare - #1031Washington Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 1.6 mi away1,031st of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 42%Compare - #1282Merrill Elem SchoolRock Falls ESD 13 · 2.5 mi away1,282nd of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 31%Compare - #773East Coloma - Nelson Elem SchEast Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 · 2.7 mi away773rd of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 37%Compare - –Dillon Elementary SchoolRock Falls ESD 13 · 3.5 mi awayCompare
- #896Montmorency CCSD #145Montmorency CCSD 145 · 6.3 mi away896th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 46%Compare - #1162Jefferson Elem SchoolDixon USD 170 · 9.9 mi away1,162nd of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 48%Compare
What school district is Franklin Elem School in?
Franklin Elem School is part of the Sterling CUSD 5 district in Sterling, Illinois.
Is Franklin Elem School a good school?
Franklin Elem School does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Franklin Elem School?
White 58%, Hispanic 34%, Two or more races 4%, Black 2% (413 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Franklin Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61081 is $146K 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.