- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benton, IL
Benton Grade Sch K-4
Federal NCES profile for Benton Grade Sch K-4, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170595004752
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Grade Sch K-4 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 571
- students enrolled
Benton Grade Sch K-4 has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Grade Sch K-4 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Benton, IL.
School address
District: Benton Ccsd 47 · Illinois
NCES ID 170595004752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Benton Grade Sch K-4 held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 170595004752 · Benton, IL Other · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Grade Sch 5-8 (429 students)
Benton Grade Sch K-4 held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Benton Grade Sch K-4 compares
Benton Grade Sch K-4 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Benton Grade Sch K-4 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 K-4 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Grade Sch 5-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Grade Sch K-4's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Grade Sch K-4
How many students attend Benton Grade Sch K-4?
Benton Grade Sch K-4 has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Grade Sch K-4?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Grade Sch K-4 is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Grade Sch K-4?
The largest demographic group at Benton Grade Sch K-4 is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Benton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Grade Sch K-4?
Benton Grade Sch K-4 has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 K-4 rank among public schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Grade Sch K-4 ranks #1 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 K-4, Benton Ccsd 47 also operates Benton Grade Sch 5-8 (429 students). See the Benton Ccsd 47 district page for the complete list.