Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch

www.itasca10.org

322 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Elmer H. Franzen Intermediate School, located in Itasca, Illinois, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 3 through 5. Part of Itasca School District 10, the school is situated in a residential community and is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The curriculum is designed to help students transition from foundational primary education to the more complex academic requirements of middle school, with a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond core academics, Franzen Intermediate is known for its focus on building a strong school culture and community engagement. The staff emphasizes differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that both high-achievers and those requiring extra support have the resources to succeed. By prioritizing character development and collaborative learning, the school aims to prepare its students not only for academic advancement but also for positive contributions to their school and local community.

322

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	72
Black	1
Asian	21
Two or More	11

White
217 (67.4%)
Hispanic
72 (22.4%)
Asian
21 (6.5%)
Two or More
11 (3.4%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Itasca SD 10
Phone:	(630)773-0100
Website:	http://www.itasca10.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 104