Benton Ccsd 47 School District
School District · Benton, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,032
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,032
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#313 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,057
$3,633 vs Illinois median
District size
1,032 students
Typical than Illinois median
STAAR proficiency rose +16.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Benton Ccsd 47 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Benton Ccsd 47
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benton Grade Sch 5-8 | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Benton Grade Sch K-4 | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Benton Ccsd 47
Benton Ccsd 47 is a Benton, Illinois school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 1,032 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $13,057 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Benton Ccsd 47 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Benton Grade Sch 5-8, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Benton Ccsd 47 students show an average math proficiency of 30.5% and ELA proficiency of 37.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Benton Ccsd 47, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Benton Ccsd 47 with test data.
Schools in Benton Ccsd 47
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Benton
- Total Enrollment
- 1,032
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- District spending per student
- $13,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Benton Ccsd 47?
Benton Ccsd 47 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Benton Ccsd 47?
The average composite rating for Benton Ccsd 47 is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Benton Ccsd 47?
Benton Ccsd 47's district-level spending was $13,057 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Benton Ccsd 47?
The average student-teacher ratio in Benton Ccsd 47 is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Benton Ccsd 47?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is the highest-rated school in Benton Ccsd 47 with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Benton Ccsd 47?
Across schools in Benton Ccsd 47 with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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