- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Lenox, IL
Bentley Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Bentley Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172814002968
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bentley Elem School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in New Lenox · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 380
- students enrolled
Bentley Elem School has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bentley Elem School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in New Lenox, IL.
School address
District: New Lenox Sd 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 172814002968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Bentley Elem School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 172814002968 · New Lenox, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Alex M Martino Jr High School (591 students)
Bentley Elem School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bentley Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alex M Martino
Alex M Martino Jr High School
591 students
- Liberty Junior
Liberty Junior High School
573 students
- Spencer Crossi
Spencer Crossing
544 students
- Spencer Pointe
Spencer Pointe
437 students
- Nelson Ridge S
Nelson Ridge School
432 students
- This school
Bentley Elem School
380 students
What this shows Bentley Elem School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bentley Elem School compares
Bentley Elem 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$14,628
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Bentley Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Lenox Sd 122 reports $14,628 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bentley Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex M Martino Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spencer Crossing | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spencer Pointe | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nelson Ridge School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bentley Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in New Lenox
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spencer Crossing
Standard public school
544 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Spencer Pointe
Standard public school
437 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nelson Ridge School
Standard public school
432 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nelson Prairie School
Standard public school
388 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Oster-Oakview School
Standard public school
373 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Arnold J Tyler School
Standard public school
372 students 18.6:1 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bentley Elem School
How many students attend Bentley Elem School?
Bentley Elem School has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Lenox, IL. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentley Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentley Elem School is 18.1:1, 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 Bentley Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Bentley Elem School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in New Lenox, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bentley Elem School?
Bentley Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Bentley Elem School rank among elementary schools in New Lenox?
By Resource Investment Index, Bentley Elem School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in New Lenox, 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 New Lenox on the city page.
What other schools are in New Lenox Sd 122?
Besides Bentley Elem School, New Lenox Sd 122 also operates Alex M Martino Jr High School (591 students), Liberty Junior High School (573 students), and Spencer Crossing (544 students). See the New Lenox Sd 122 district page for the complete list.