Enrollment
259
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Chicago, IL
Benjamin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170588000264
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in West Chicago · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 259
- students enrolled
Benjamin Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Middle School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in West Chicago, IL.
School address
District: Benjamin Sd 25 · Illinois
NCES ID 170588000264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Middle School
Benjamin Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 259 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 259 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Benjamin Sd 25 spends $22,068 per pupil, 29% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among West Chicago's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gary Elementary School (425 students): Benjamin Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 11.8:1).
Its district, Benjamin Sd 25, also runs Evergreen Elementary School (387 students).
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 Middle School compares
Benjamin Middle 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Illinois - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,068
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Asian 14.7%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Benjamin Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Benjamin Sd 25, which includes Benjamin Middle School.
$22,068
Per student
+29%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 21.6%
Federal 3.4%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in West Chicago
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gary Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Wegner Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Indian Knoll Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Currier Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Turner Elem School
Standard public school
349 students 12:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elem School
Standard public school
292 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Middle School
How many students attend Benjamin Middle School?
Benjamin Middle School has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% 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 Benjamin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Middle School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in West Chicago, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Middle School?
Benjamin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in West Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Middle School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago on the city page.
Is Benjamin Middle School a good school?
Benjamin Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Benjamin Sd 25?
Besides Benjamin Middle School, Benjamin Sd 25 also operates Evergreen Elementary School (387 students). See the Benjamin Sd 25 district page for the complete list.
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