BENTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bentley Elem School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the New Lenox SD 122 school district, located in New Lenox, IL with about 361 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Bentley Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Bentley Elementary School, located at 513 E. Illinois Highway in New Lenox, Illinois, is a prominent fixture within the New Lenox School District 122. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. It is well-regarded for its commitment to foundational learning, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for young learners to thrive.
The school benefits from being part of a highly-rated suburban district, which is known for its focus on student achievement and community involvement. Bentley Elementary prioritizes a collaborative culture, encouraging active communication between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on modern teaching methodologies and a safe, inclusive campus, the school strives to prepare its students for their future academic transitions while nurturing a genuine love for learning.
For more information, contact Bentley Elem School at (815) 485-4451 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Lenox, IL 60451-2781
(815) 485-4451
BENTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Lenox, IL with about 361 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Lenox SD 122
- Total Students:
- 361
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 361 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BENTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.