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Public School
  • 5 - 8

  • 467

  • 29

Benton Grade School 5 - 8 is a public school in Benton, Illinois that is part of Benton Community Consolidated School District 47. It serves 467 students in 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.1:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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  • Contact Benton Grade School 5 - 8Contact info is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) annual survey process, so apologies if it's out of date!

  • (618) 438-4011
  • 1000 Forrest St
  • Benton, IL 62812

Benton Grade School 5 - 8 Demographics

88%

of students receive free or reduced price lunchWe receive data about students' economic need from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) based on the Free or Reduced Price Lunch scale. Learn more.

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

4%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or AsianNumbers may not add up to 100 due to NCES survey limitations.

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Benton Grade School 5 - 8 Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 21, 2024

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Benton Grade School 5 - 8

$1,263

raised using DonorsChoose

3

projects funded

2

teachers funded

1

project for technology

Benton Grade School 5 - 8 has received support from5 individuals from Illinois and7 individuals out-of-state.

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