- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Benton, IL
Benton Grade Sch 5-8
Federal NCES profile for Benton Grade Sch 5-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170595004370
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 429
- students enrolled
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Grade Sch 5-8 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Benton, IL.
School address
District: Benton Ccsd 47 · Illinois
NCES ID 170595004370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 170595004370 · Benton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Grade Sch K-4 (571 students)
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Benton Grade Sch 5-8 compares
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,057
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Benton Ccsd 47 reports $13,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benton Grade Sch 5-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Grade Sch K-4 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Grade Sch 5-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Grade Sch 5-8
How many students attend Benton Grade Sch 5-8?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Benton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Grade Sch 5-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Benton Grade Sch 5-8?
The largest demographic group at Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Benton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Grade Sch 5-8?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Benton Grade Sch 5-8 rank among public schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Grade Sch 5-8 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Benton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Benton Ccsd 47?
Besides Benton Grade Sch 5-8, Benton Ccsd 47 also operates Benton Grade Sch K-4 (571 students). See the Benton Ccsd 47 district page for the complete list.