Raymond Benson Primary School serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond Benson Primary School's student population of 354 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Raymond Benson Primary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
20%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
66%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Raymond Benson Primary School?
354 students attend Raymond Benson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Raymond Benson Primary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond Benson Primary School?
Raymond Benson Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Raymond Benson Primary School offer ?
Raymond Benson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Raymond Benson Primary School part of?
Raymond Benson Primary School is part of Itasca SD 10 School District.
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