- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gillespie, IL
Ben-Gil Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ben-Gil Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171668001973
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben-Gil Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gillespie · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 523
- students enrolled
Ben-Gil Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben-Gil Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gillespie, IL.
School address
District: Gillespie Cusd 7 · Illinois
NCES ID 171668001973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ben-Gil Elementary School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 171668001973 · Gillespie, IL Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Gillespie High School (328 students)
Ben-Gil Elementary School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ben-Gil Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ben-Gil Elementary School
523 students
- Gillespie High
Gillespie High School
328 students
- Gillespie Midd
Gillespie Middle School
244 students
What this shows Ben-Gil Elementary School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben-Gil Elementary School compares
Ben-Gil Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Ben-Gil Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Gillespie Cusd 7 reports $15,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben-Gil Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillespie High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gillespie Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben-Gil Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben-Gil Elementary School
How many students attend Ben-Gil Elementary School?
Ben-Gil Elementary School has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gillespie, IL. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben-Gil Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben-Gil Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben-Gil Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ben-Gil Elementary School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Gillespie, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben-Gil Elementary School?
Ben-Gil Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ben-Gil Elementary School rank among public schools in Gillespie?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben-Gil Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gillespie, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gillespie Cusd 7?
Besides Ben-Gil Elementary School, Gillespie Cusd 7 also operates Gillespie High School (328 students) and Gillespie Middle School (244 students). See the Gillespie Cusd 7 district page for the complete list.