Benavides Steam Academy

250 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Benavides Steam Academy serves 310 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Benavides Steam Academy's student population of 310 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
310 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Benavides Steam Academy is 0.17, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
91%
27%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
3%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Benavides Steam Academy?
310 students attend Benavides Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Benavides Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benavides Steam Academy?
Benavides Steam Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benavides Steam Academy offer ?
Benavides Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Benavides Steam Academy part of?
Benavides Steam Academy is part of Aurora East USD 131 School District.

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Last Day of School - Half Day for Students - School Improvement
June 03, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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