Benton Cons High School
Benton, IL
Grades 9 to 12 · 604 students
Public school
Benton Grade Sch 5-8
Benton, Illinois · Grades 5 to 8 · Benton CCSD 47
Public school
About Benton Grade Sch 5-8
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is a public school in Benton, Illinois, serving grades 5 through 8. It reported 429 students in 2024-25. With about 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.6 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 3 other schools. Benton CCSD 47 School District runs 2 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Franklin County.
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School facts
| Address | 1000 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (618) 438-4011 |
| School district | Benton CCSD 47 |
| Grades | 5 to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 429 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 34 |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Middle |
| Locale (NCES) | Town, remote, Franklin County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170595004370). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Benton Grade Sch K-4Public · Grades PreK to 4Benton · 0.1 miBenton Cons High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Benton · 0.6 miStarquest Acad RSSP NorthPublic · Grades 6 to 8Benton · 0.9 miCentral Jr High SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8West Frankfort, IL · 5.8 miFrankfort Intermediate SchoolPublic · Grades 3 to 6West Frankfort, IL · 5.8 miDenning Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 2West Frankfort, IL · 6.2 miSt John the Baptist Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8West Frankfort, IL · 6.3 miFrankfort Comm High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12West Frankfort, IL · 6.4 mi
The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Benton Grade Sch 5-8 serve?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 serves grades 5 through 8.
How many students attend Benton Grade Sch 5-8?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 reported 429 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Grade Sch 5-8?
About 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 429 students and 34 teachers in federal data.
Is Benton Grade Sch 5-8 a public or charter school?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Benton Grade Sch 5-8 in?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is part of Benton CCSD 47 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/benton-ccsd-47-school-district/
Where is Benton Grade Sch 5-8 located?
Benton Grade Sch 5-8 is at 1000 Forrest St, Benton, IL 62812. The phone number is (618) 438-4011.
How many other schools are near Benton Grade Sch 5-8?
There are 3 other schools within 5 miles of Benton Grade Sch 5-8 in our directory.
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