For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,032 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,032 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
136,665 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 864 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%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,920 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,156 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,920
$21,990
Spending / Student
$15,156
$21,244
Best Benton CCSD 47 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton Grade Sch 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 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Benton Grade Sch 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 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton CCSD 47 School District?
Benton CCSD 47 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,032 students.
What is the rank of Benton CCSD 47 School District?
Benton CCSD 47 School District is ranked #565 out of 864 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?
92% of Benton CCSD 47 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $15,156 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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