For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,000 students in Benton CCSD 47 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Benton CCSD 47 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,384 Schools
# Students
1,000 Students
1,842,069 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
137,865 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Benton CCSD 47 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#576 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,461 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,641 is less than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,461
$22,464
Spending / Student
$15,641
$21,702
Best Benton CCSD 47 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton Grade School K-4
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 E Mckenzie St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-7181
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-7181
Gr: PK-4 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Benton Grade School 5-8
(Math: 24% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Gr: 5-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton CCSD 47 School District?
Benton CCSD 47 School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,000 students.
What is the rank of Benton CCSD 47 School District?
Benton CCSD 47 School District is ranked #569 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton CCSD 47 School District?
91% of Benton CCSD 47 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton CCSD 47 School District?
Benton CCSD 47 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Benton CCSD 47 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,641 is less than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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