IllinoisSchoolsBentley Elem School

Bentley Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 46
New Lenox, Illinois · New Lenox SD 122
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students380
Student:Teacher20.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch17%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
380
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
17%-36.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–6
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Bentley Elem School is a public middle serving grades 4–6 in New Lenox, Illinois. The school enrolls 380 students. It is part of the New Lenox SD 122 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span4–6
DistrictNew Lenox SD 122
County17197
CityNew Lenox
ZIP60451
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172814002968

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment380
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino9.6%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native86.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
2.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %17%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)