- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Itasca, IL
Raymond Benson Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Raymond Benson Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172022002276
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond Benson Primary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Itasca · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 333
- students enrolled
Raymond Benson Primary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Benson Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Itasca, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Raymond Benson Primary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 172022002276 · Itasca, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch (322 students)
Raymond Benson Primary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Raymond Benson Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Raymond Benson Primary School
333 students
- Elmer H Franze
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch
322 students
- F E Peacock Mi
F E Peacock Middle School
305 students
What this shows Raymond Benson Primary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymond Benson Primary School compares
Raymond Benson Primary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$15,782
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
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 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Raymond Benson Primary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Itasca Sd 10 reports $15,782 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raymond Benson Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| F E Peacock Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond Benson Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raymond Benson Primary School
How many students attend Raymond Benson Primary School?
Raymond Benson Primary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Itasca, IL. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond Benson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond Benson Primary School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond Benson Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Raymond Benson Primary School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Itasca, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond Benson Primary School?
Raymond Benson Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Raymond Benson Primary School rank among public schools in Itasca?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Benson Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Itasca, 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 Itasca Sd 10?
Besides Raymond Benson Primary School, Itasca Sd 10 also operates Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch (322 students) and F E Peacock Middle School (305 students). See the Itasca Sd 10 district page for the complete list.