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Roanoke-Benson Jr High School

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
Benson, Illinois · Roanoke Benson CUSD 60
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students142
Student:Teacher14.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch25%
Title INo
Roanoke-Benson Jr
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
142
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
25%-28.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Roanoke-Benson Jr High School is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Benson, Illinois. The school enrolls 142 students. It is part of the Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 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
25% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictRoanoke Benson CUSD 60
County17203
CityBenson
ZIP61516
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173414003502

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment142
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino4.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native95.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
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 %25%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)