Raymond Benson Primary School serves 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Attendance Zone: Raymond Benson Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Itasca, IL, encompassing approximately 4.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond Benson Primary School's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
333 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Raymond Benson Primary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
16%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Raymond Benson Primary School?
333 students attend Raymond Benson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Raymond Benson Primary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymond Benson Primary School?
Raymond Benson Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Raymond Benson Primary School offer ?
Raymond Benson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Raymond Benson Primary School part of?
Raymond Benson Primary School is part of Itasca SD 10 School District.
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