Benton CCSD 47 operates 2 public schools serving 1,075 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,000 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,847 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 24.9% local, 59.4% state, and 15.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $70,463 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #520 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 34.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.5% White, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian across the district's schools.
Benton Grade Sch K-4 accounts for 57.1% of all Benton CCSD 47 student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Benton CCSD 47-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Benton CCSD 47 chronic absenteeism rate is 34.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
Benton CCSD 47 has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,075 students.
How much does Benton CCSD 47 spend per student?
Benton CCSD 47 spends $13,847 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #520 in Illinois.
What is the average teacher salary in Benton CCSD 47?
The average teacher salary in Benton CCSD 47 is $70,463 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Benton CCSD 47?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Benton CCSD 47?
Benton CCSD 47 students are 91.5% White, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian, 0.8% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Benton CCSD 47?
Benton CCSD 47 has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #520 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.