Gillespie High School
Gillespie, IL
Grades 9 to 12 · 328 students
Public school
Ben-Gil Elementary School
Gillespie, Illinois · Grades PreK to 5 · Gillespie CUSD 7
Public school
About Ben-Gil Elementary School
Ben-Gil Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Gillespie, Illinois. It reported 523 students in 2024-25. There are about 12.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (42 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a town 10 to 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Macoupin County. It is one of 3 schools in Gillespie CUSD 7 School District. There are 2 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 340 Kelly St, Gillespie, IL 62033 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (217) 839-4828 |
| School district | Gillespie CUSD 7 |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 523 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 42 |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Town, distant, Macoupin County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171668001973). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Ben-Gil Elementary School serve?
Ben-Gil Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend Ben-Gil Elementary School?
Ben-Gil Elementary School reported 523 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben-Gil Elementary School?
About 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 523 students and 42 teachers in federal data.
Is Ben-Gil Elementary School a public or charter school?
Ben-Gil Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Ben-Gil Elementary School in?
Ben-Gil Elementary School is part of Gillespie CUSD 7 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/gillespie-cusd-7-school-district/
Where is Ben-Gil Elementary School located?
Ben-Gil Elementary School is at 340 Kelly St, Gillespie, IL 62033. The phone number is (217) 839-4828.
How many other schools are near Ben-Gil Elementary School?
There are 2 other schools within 5 miles of Ben-Gil Elementary School in our directory.
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Other public and charter schools in Gillespie
Gillespie Middle School
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