- Enrollment
- 4,020
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, IL
Benavides Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Benavides Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170468006318
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benavides Steam Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 326
- students enrolled
Benavides Steam Academy has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benavides Steam Academy ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora East Usd 131 · Illinois
NCES ID 170468006318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Benavides Steam Academy grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 170468006318 · Aurora, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 13:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (4,020 students)
Benavides Steam Academy grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Benavides Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
4,020 students
- Henry W Cowher 807
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
807 students
- C F Simmons Mi 792
C F Simmons Middle School
792 students
- K D Waldo Midd 729
K D Waldo Middle School
729 students
- Olney C Allen 712
Olney C Allen Elem School
712 students
- This school 326
Benavides Steam Academy
326 students
What this shows Benavides Steam Academy reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benavides Steam Academy compares
Benavides Steam Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,690
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.2%
African American 6.4%
White 4.0%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Benavides Steam Academy is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Aurora East Usd 131 reports $16,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benavides Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry W Cowherd Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| C F Simmons Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| K D Waldo Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olney C Allen Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benavides Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Aurora
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
683 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Reba O Steck Elementary School
Standard public school
669 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
The Wheatlands Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Nancy Young Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Homestead Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Mccarty Elementary School
Standard public school
478 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benavides Steam Academy
How many students attend Benavides Steam Academy?
Benavides Steam Academy has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, IL. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benavides Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Benavides Steam Academy is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Benavides Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Benavides Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benavides Steam Academy?
Benavides Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benavides Steam Academy rank among elementary schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Benavides Steam Academy ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora East Usd 131?
Besides Benavides Steam Academy, Aurora East Usd 131 also operates East High School (4,020 students), Henry W Cowherd Middle School (807 students), and C F Simmons Middle School (792 students). See the Aurora East Usd 131 district page for the complete list.