How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benton Grade Sch 5-8 | Central Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benton, IL | West Frankfort, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 429 | 215 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benton Grade Sch 5-8 | Central Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,057 | $18,138 |
| District | Benton District 47 | Frankfort CUSD 168 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benton Grade Sch 5-8 | Central Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 90.7% |
| African American | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 3.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benton Grade Sch 5-8 | Central Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.4% | 36.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 19 | 34 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.