Ben-Gil Elementary School
Regular School · Gillespie, IL
Ben-Gil Elementary School is a regular school school in Gillespie, Illinois, serving grades PK–05 with 523 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 494 | 94% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 6 | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 523 | 278M / 245F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 7.0% -20.7pp | 27.7% | 209 |
| Reading Proficiency | 15.0% -17.7pp | 32.7% | 211 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 523 | 100% |
Contact & Location
340 Kelly St
Gillespie, IL 62033
Phone: (217)839-4828
http://www.joomla.gcusd7.orgOther Schools in District
- Gillespie High School High
- Gillespie Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 62033) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
171668001973
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD