Enrollment
607
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomington, IL
Benjamin Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172862006130
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Elem School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 607
- students enrolled
Benjamin Elem School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Elem School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Bloomington, IL.
School address
District: Mclean County Usd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 172862006130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Elem School
Benjamin Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bloomington, Illinois, enrolling 607 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 92% of Illinois schools and 29% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 607 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bloomington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northpoint Elementary School (472 students): Benjamin Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 13.4:1).
Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students) and Normal Community West High School (1,590 students) alongside Benjamin Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benjamin Elem School compares
Benjamin Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 607 Top 20% in Illinois - larger than 80% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172862006130
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Asian 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Benjamin Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.5%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mclean County Usd 5, which includes Benjamin Elem School.
$14,528
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 29.2%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Benjamin Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Normal Community West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evans Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkside Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northpoint Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Oakland Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Cedar Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
418 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Bent Elem School
Standard public school
389 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Washington Elem School
Standard public school
379 students 16:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Elem School
Standard public school
314 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Elem School
How many students attend Benjamin Elem School?
Benjamin Elem School has 607 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Elem School is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Elem School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Elem School?
Benjamin Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Elem School rank among elementary schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Elem School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington on the city page.
Is Benjamin Elem School a good school?
Benjamin Elem School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mclean County Usd 5?
Besides Benjamin Elem School, Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students), Normal Community West High School (1,590 students), and Evans Junior High School (778 students). See the Mclean County Usd 5 district page for the complete list.