Roanoke-Benson Jr High School

Roanoke Benson CUSD 60
131 W Reiter St
Benson, IL 61516
148 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Roanoke-Benson Junior High School, located in Benson, Illinois, serves as a core educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District 60, the school provides a focused middle-level education environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary schooling and the more rigorous demands of high school. The facility on West Reiter Street serves as a focal point for local families, emphasizing a close-knit school culture that prioritizes personalized attention and community involvement.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and character development in its students. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio typical of district-level junior high settings, Roanoke-Benson provides an environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests through various departmental subjects and extracurricular activities. The school acts as an integral part of the local social fabric, striving to prepare its students for future academic success while upholding the traditional values and collaborative spirit of the Benson area.
148
Total Students
11.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    136 (91.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Roanoke Benson CUSD 60
Phone: (309)394-2233
Website: http://www.rb60.com
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 42
Grade 6 42
Grade 7 30
Grade 8 34
Gender Ratio