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#1345 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 35% in state
Based on limited data
Benavides Steam Academy
Elementary School · Aurora East USD 131 · Aurora, IL
An Aurora East USD 131 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
250 E Indian Trl, Aurora, IL 60505
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 43 schools in Aurora.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,306
Median home value
$192,500
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Nicholas a Hermes Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| N Campus of Pope St John Paul II Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 511 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aurora East USD 131
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #3 of 18
- District spending per student
- $16,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benavides Steam Academy is listed in Aurora East USD 131; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benavides Steam Academy
Benavides Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Aurora, IL, part of Aurora East USD 131, serving approximately 316 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,345 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benavides Steam Academy
What grades does Benavides Steam Academy serve?
Benavides Steam Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Benavides Steam Academy?
Benavides Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benavides Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Benavides Steam Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benavides Steam Academy rank in IL?
Benavides Steam Academy ranks #1,345 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Benavides Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Benavides Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Benavides Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Benavides Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benavides Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Benavides Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benavides Steam Academy?
68.7% of students at Benavides Steam Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (630) 299-5554
- Area population (ZIP 60505)
- 58,176
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60505; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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