Enrollment
333
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raymond Benson Primary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raymond Benson Primary School
Raymond Benson Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Itasca, Illinois, enrolling 333 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 333 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Itasca Sd 10 also operates Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch (322 students) and F E Peacock Middle School (305 students) alongside Raymond Benson Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Raymond Benson Primary School compares
Raymond Benson Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,618
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Itasca Sd 10, which includes Raymond Benson Primary School.
$15,618
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 24.6%
Federal 2.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Itasca on the city page.
Is Raymond Benson Primary School a good school?
Raymond Benson Primary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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