Ben-gil Elementary School
Tel:
(217) 839-4828
Ben-gil Elementary School serves 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ben-gil Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Ben-gil Elementary School's student population of 663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 663 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ben-gil Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ben-gil Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1281 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 94% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 27% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gillespie CUSD 7 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ben-gil Elementary School is Gillespie High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Gillespie Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gillespie Gillespie Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 280 students
0.0 miles
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116 0.0 6-8 280 - Gillespie Gillespie High School Grades: 9-12 | 377 students
0.1 miles
612 Broadway St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2114 0.1 9-12 377 - Mount Olive Mt Olive Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 342 students
6.2 miles
804 W Main St
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4241 6.2 PK-8 342 - Mount Olive Mt Olive High School Grades: 9-12 | 131 students
6.2 miles
804 W Main St
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4231 6.2 9-12 131 - Staunton Staunton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 645 students
7.7 miles
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831 7.7 PK-5 645
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