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Benjamin Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Bloomington, Illinois · McLean County USD 5
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students607
Student:Teacher18.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch11%
Title INo
Benjamin Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
607
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
11%-42.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Benjamin Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Bloomington, Illinois. The school enrolls 607 students. It is part of the McLean County USD 5 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
11% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMcLean County USD 5
County17113
CityBloomington
ZIP61705
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172862006130

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment607
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino2.8%
Black / African American31.5%
Asian6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native56.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.7%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
31.5%
Asian
6.4%
Two+
2.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %11%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)