Benjamin Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bloomington, Illinois 61705 · McLean County USD 5
#268 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#10772 of 50,301 nationally
About Benjamin Elem School
Benjamin Elem School is a public elementary located in Bloomington, in the McLean County USD 5 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 607 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 268th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 607.
There are 16 schools in Bloomington; Benjamin Elem School ranks 1st of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Benjamin Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Benjamin Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Evans Junior High School
Bloomington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students · 6.3 km away
Tri-Valley Elem School
Downs · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
295 students · 7.0 km away
Tri-Valley High School
Downs · Public high · Grades 9–12
329 students · 7.2 km away
Tri-Valley Middle School
Downs · Public middle · Grades 4–8
450 students · 7.4 km away
Stevenson Elem School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students · 7.7 km away
Northpoint Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students · 8.1 km away
Oakland Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students · 8.7 km away
Grove Elementary School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students · 9.0 km away
Normal Community High School
Normal · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,079 students · 9.1 km away
Washington Elem School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students · 9.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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607 students
Frederick Nerge Elem School
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607 students
Audubon Elem School
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606 students
Lake Louise Elem School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students
Belding Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
609 students
Calmeca Acad Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Elem School a good school?
Benjamin Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 70.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #268 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Benjamin Elem School rank in Illinois?
Benjamin Elem School ranks #268 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #10772 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benjamin Elem School?
Benjamin Elem School had 607 students in 2025.
Is Benjamin Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Benjamin Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benjamin Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benjamin Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.