ECHO JUVENILE DETENTION CTR

ECHO Juvenile Detention Ctr is a public secondary school that is part of the Frankln/Johnsn/Massc/Willimsn ROE school district, located in Benton, IL with about 23 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 11th Grade. With about 2 teachers, ECHO Juvenile Detention Ctr has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

The **ECHO Juvenile Detention Center** (often referred to as the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center) serves as a secure facility for youth who have been placed in state custody or are awaiting court proceedings. Located in Benton, Illinois, it operates as a short-term residential environment designed to maintain public safety while providing necessary oversight for juveniles who have been detained by the judicial system. The facility is managed in accordance with state regulations to ensure the security, health, and basic rights of the residents during their stay.

Education and structure are central to the center's mission. Because the facility serves school-aged youth, it typically provides an on-site educational program, often facilitated by local regional offices of education, to ensure that detained students do not fall behind in their academic requirements. While the primary focus remains on security and rehabilitation, the staff works to create a supervised environment that prepares youth for their eventual transition back into their homes, schools, or alternative placements within the community.

For more information, contact ECHO Juvenile Detention Ctr at (618) 983-6628 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.