Ben-Gil Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 340 Kelly St
       Gillespie, IL  62033-1476


(217) 839-4828

District: Gillespie CUSD 7

SchoolDigger Rank:
1047th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,386 Help


Students who attend Ben-Gil Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Gillespie Middle School
High:    Gillespie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
Two or more races:
2.2%
Hispanic:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Compare Details Ben-Gil Elementary School ranks worse than 50.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ben-Gil Elementary School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ben-Gil Elementary School is $13,386.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ben-Gil Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ben-Gil Elementary School 1047th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Ben-Gil Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Disabled students:
Male students:
White students:


Gillespie CUSD 7:

SchoolDigger ranks Gillespie CUSD 7 449th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ben-Gil Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ben-Gil Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.16 1262nd 2020 37.5%
2004 50.86 1194th 2030 41.2%
2005 54.63 1131st 2022 44.1%
2006 56.67 1154th 2086 44.7%
2007 48.76 1348th 2095 35.7%
2008 47.81 1306th 2092 37.6%
2009 42.07 1428th 2120 32.6%
2010 28.26 1677th 2139 21.6%
2011 45.88 1371st 2147 36.1%
2012 47.55 1355th 2166 37.4%
2013 45.42 1266th 2167 41.6%
2014 47.83 1153rd 2093 44.9%
2015 34.14 1290th 2052 37.1%
2016 29.64 1434th 2046 29.9%
2017 47.72 1003rd 2044 50.9%
2018 59.03 781st 2037 61.7%
2019 54.70 888th 2086 57.4%
2021 25.61 1399th 1948 28.2%
2022 37.85 1226th 2082 41.1%
2023 45.31 1047th 2077 49.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ben-Gil Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.34 203rd 763 73.4%
2019 61.09 325th 1194 72.8%
2021 26.14 497th 640 22.3%
2022 37.03 610th 1113 45.2%
2023 40.20 606th 1156 47.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ben-Gil Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.07 134th 1765 92.4%
2019 79.74 179th 1816 90.1%
2021 44.94 738th 1514 51.3%
2022 64.27 446th 1763 74.7%
2023 71.72 315th 1808 82.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ben-Gil Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.44 638th 1964 67.5%
2019 54.15 868th 2019 57.0%
2021 26.17 1216th 1680 27.6%
2022 46.06 944th 1970 52.1%
2023 47.07 947th 1957 51.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ben-Gil Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.16 385th 907 57.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Ben-Gil Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.23 786th 1972 60.1%
2019 55.31 814th 2019 59.7%
2021 21.97 1350th 1707 20.9%
2022 31.70 1273rd 1977 35.6%
2023 43.47 1033rd 1984 47.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ben-Gil Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.18 955th 1463 34.7%
2019 32.57 1029th 1462 29.6%
2021 12.75 1236th 1308 5.5%
2022 18.35 1251st 1425 12.2%
2023 25.74 1123rd 1419 20.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ben-Gil Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 268 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 268
1990 281 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 281
1991 283 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1992 275 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1993 278 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1994 535 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1995 558 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 558 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1997 574 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 579
1998 556 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1999 538 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2000 558 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2001 534 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2002 615 11 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2003 615 11 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2004 638 14 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2005 554 8 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2006 645 8 0 1 1 n/a n/a 4 659
2007 612 4 0 5 6 n/a n/a 2 629
2008 607 3 0 3 6 n/a n/a 6 625
2009 662 3 0 2 5 n/a n/a 8 680
2010 570 1 0 2 4 n/a n/a 12 589
2011 625 4 0 2 2 0 15 0 648
2012 619 1 0 3 2 0 14 0 639
2013 632 2 0 4 0 0 18 0 656
2014 620 4 1 6 0 2 17 0 650
2015 640 1 2 11 0 3 17 0 674
2016 632 2 1 5 2 3 25 0 670
2017 633 1 2 8 4 3 28 0 679
2018 622 2 2 5 4 3 25 0 663
2019 584 1 1 8 3 3 26 0 626
2020 597 2 2 7 3 2 11 0 624
2021 499 1 2 6 4 1 10 0 523
2022 507 2 2 3 3 1 11 0 529
2023 526 3 2 5 3 1 12 0 552

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ben-Gil Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 268 16.5 16.2 n/a
1990 281 16.5 17.0 n/a
1991 283 15.5 18.2 n/a
1992 277 16.5 16.7 n/a
1993 280 15.5 18.1 n/a
1994 538 32.5 16.6 n/a
1995 562 29.5 19.1 n/a
1996 562 29.5 19.1 n/a
1997 579 30.5 19.0 n/a
1998 556 29.6 18.8 n/a
1999 542 30.0 18.1 n/a
2000 561 30.0 18.7 n/a
2001 540 32.5 16.6 n/a
2002 632 37.5 16.9 43
2003 632 37.5 16.9 43
2004 654 35.5 18.4 44.3
2005 564 36.5 15.5 43.4
2006 659 37.0 17.8 42.7
2007 629 42.0 15.0 45.8
2008 625 39.0 16.0 49.8
2009 680 41.0 16.6 50.6
2010 589 39.2 15.0 61.5
2011 648 37.0 17.5 76.2
2012 639 38.0 16.8 98.1
2013 656 45.3 14.4 97.7
2014 650 40.7 15.9 91.7
2015 674 35.0 19.2 87.7
2016 670 34.0 19.7 87.3
2017 679 38.7 17.5 82.3
2018 663 45.2 14.6 97.4
2019 626 46.3 13.5 97.9
2020 624 48.5 12.8 96.6
2021 523 n/a n/a n/a
2022 529 44.3 11.9 99.2
2023 552 42.8 12.8 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ben-Gil Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 268 16.5 16.2 n/a
1990 281 16.5 17.0 n/a
1991 283 15.5 18.2 n/a
1992 277 16.5 16.7 n/a
1993 280 15.5 18.1 n/a
1994 538 32.5 16.6 n/a
1995 562 29.5 19.1 n/a
1996 562 29.5 19.1 n/a
1997 579 30.5 19.0 n/a
1998 556 29.6 18.8 n/a
1999 542 30.0 18.1 n/a
2000 561 30.0 18.7 n/a
2001 540 32.5 16.6 n/a
2002 632 37.5 16.9 43
2003 632 37.5 16.9 43
2004 654 35.5 18.4 44.3
2005 564 36.5 15.5 43.4
2006 659 37.0 17.8 42.7
2007 629 42.0 15.0 45.8
2008 625 39.0 16.0 49.8
2009 680 41.0 16.6 50.6
2010 589 39.2 15.0 61.5
2011 648 37.0 17.5 76.2
2012 639 38.0 16.8 98.1
2013 656 45.3 14.4 97.7
2014 650 40.7 15.9 91.7
2015 674 35.0 19.2 87.7
2016 670 34.0 19.7 87.3
2017 679 38.7 17.5 82.3
2018 663 45.2 14.6 97.4
2019 626 46.3 13.5 97.9
2020 624 48.5 12.8 96.6
2021 523 n/a n/a n/a
2022 529 44.3 11.9 99.2
2023 552 42.8 12.8 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Ben-Gil Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201599.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%9.1%99.9%99.5%9.1%
201699.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%11.6%99.4%99.4%11.6%
201798.6%99.1%99.1%99.1%12.7%99.1%98.5%12.7%
201899.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%13.2%99.1%98.6%13.2%
201999.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%12.8%99.5%99.3%12.8%
202199.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.8%99.0%98.6%9.5%
202298.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.3%98.7%97.6%14.1%
202398.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.6%98.9%98.9%13.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ben-Gil Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,687 (15.6%) $9,101 (84.4%) $10,788
2020 $1,008 (8.7%) $10,534 (91.3%) $11,542
2021 $1,662 (13.2%) $10,924 (86.8%) $12,586
2022 $1,662 (13.2%) $10,924 (86.8%) $12,586
2023 $1,949 (14.6%) $11,437 (85.4%) $13,386

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ben-Gil Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 888th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1047th of 2077 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ben-Gil Elementary School)48.920
 28.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gillespie CUSD 7)48.920
 28.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ben-Gil Elementary School)4331.5
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gillespie CUSD 7)4331.5
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ben-Gil Elementary School)37.236.4
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gillespie CUSD 7)37.236.4
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ben-Gil Elementary School)24.523.4
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gillespie CUSD 7)24.523.4
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ben-Gil Elementary School)46.837.9
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gillespie CUSD 7)46.837.9
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ben-Gil Elementary School)25.717.2
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gillespie CUSD 7)25.717.2
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Ben-Gil Elementary School)48.637.9
 10.7%
   5th Grade Science (Gillespie CUSD 7)48.637.9
 10.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students626552
 11.8%
African American13
 200%
American Indian33
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic85
 37.5%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White584526
 9.9%
Two or More Races2612
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.9%99.5%
 1.5%


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Ben-Gil Elementary School ranks 1047th of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Ben-Gil Elementary School.

Students who attend Ben-Gil Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gillespie Middle School
High : Gillespie High School

Students at Ben-Gil Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races.


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