BENTON GRADE SCH K-4

Benton Grade Sch K-4 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Benton CCSD 47 school district, located in Benton, IL with about 654 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Benton Grade Sch K-4 has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Benton Grade School, located at 1000 E McKenzie St in Benton, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, catering specifically to students in grades kindergarten through fourth. As a primary school, it focuses on building essential academic, social, and developmental skills during the formative years of a child's education. The school is part of the broader Benton Community Consolidated School District #47, which works to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners as they transition from early childhood into upper elementary education.

The campus itself is situated in the heart of Benton, functioning as a hub for the town’s youngest students. By concentrating exclusively on the K-4 demographic, the school is able to dedicate its resources, curriculum, and extracurricular activities toward early literacy, foundational mathematics, and social-emotional growth. Through its commitment to a small-town educational experience, Benton Grade School emphasizes building a strong academic base while maintaining close partnerships with families and the surrounding community to ensure student success.

For more information, contact Benton Grade Sch K-4 at (618) 438-7181 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.