Bentley Elem School

www.nlsd122.org

374 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

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.

374

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bentley Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	45
Black	5
Two or More	11

White
313 (83.7 %)
Hispanic
45 (12.0 %)
Two or More
11 (2.9 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)

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:	New Lenox SD 122
Phone:	(815)485-4451
Website:	http://www.nlsd122.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
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 4 117

Grade 5 138

Grade 6 119