- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Benjamin Middle School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 170588000264 · West Chicago, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Elementary School (387 students)
Benjamin Middle School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Benjamin Middle School compares
Benjamin Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,922
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Benjamin Sd 25 reports $23,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
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 (~259 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.