Benavides Steam Academy

250 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Benavides Steam Academy serves 300 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Benavides Steam Academy's student population of 300 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
300 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Benavides Steam Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
91%
28%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
2%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Benavides Steam Academy?
300 students attend Benavides Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Benavides Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benavides Steam Academy?
Benavides Steam Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benavides Steam Academy offer ?
Benavides Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Benavides Steam Academy part of?
Benavides Steam Academy is part of Aurora East USD 131 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break - District Closed
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Half Day for Students
June 02, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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