Very Good
#821 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 22% in state
Benjamin Elem School
Elementary School · Mclean County USD 5 · Bloomington, IL
A Mclean County USD 5 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6006 Ireland Grove Rd, Bloomington, IL 61705
- Math 56% proficient (2021)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Elem School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Benjamin Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low68/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,470
Median home value
$310,100
Median rent
$1,294/mo
College educated
56.5%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-valley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–3 | 4.4 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Stevenson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Fairview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | Not available | 299 | Compare → |
| Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | Not available | 502 | 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.
Mclean County USD 5
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #5 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Elem School is listed in McLean County USD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Elem School
Benjamin Elem School is a public elementary school in Bloomington, IL, part of Mclean County USD 5, serving approximately 629 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #821 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Elem School
What grades does Benjamin Elem School serve?
Benjamin Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Benjamin Elem School?
Benjamin Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 629 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Elem School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Elem School rank in IL?
Benjamin Elem School ranks #821 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Benjamin Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Elem School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Benjamin Elem School a charter school?
No, Benjamin Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Elem School a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Elem School?
10.3% of students at Benjamin Elem School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 629
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- McLean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (309) 557-4410
- Area population (ZIP 61705)
- 12,973
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 61705; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2021, multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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