Benavides Steam Academy (2026 Ranking)

250 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505

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Benavides Steam Academy serves 316 students in grades Kindergarten-2.

The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 316 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Benavides Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Benavides Steam Academy's student population of 316 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-2

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Benavides Steam Academy
Kind	107
1	104
2	105

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Total Students

316 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benavides Steam Academy
2023	300
2022	310
2021	369
2020	412
2019	412
2018	415
2017	415
2016	455

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benavides Steam Academy
2023	25
2022	24
2020	24
2019	24
2018	23
2017	23
2016	23

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Year Founded

2021

School Motto

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow

School Rankings

The of Benavides Steam Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benavides Steam Academy	Illinois	Aurora East Unified School District 131
2023	12:1	14:1	16:1
2022	13:1	14:1	16:1
2020	17:1	15:1	16:1
2019	17:1	15:1	16:1
2018	18:1	16:1	16:1
2017	18:1	15:1	16:1
2016	20:1	16:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)
Year	Benavides Steam Academy	Illinois	Aurora East Unified School District 131
2023	1%	6%	2%
2022	1%	5%	1%
2021	1%	5%
2020	1%	5%	1%
2019	1%	5%	1%

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Hispanic

86%

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benavides Steam Academy	Illinois	Aurora East Unified School District 131
2023	91%	27%	87%
2022	91%	27%	88%
2021	89%	27%	88%
2020	89%	26%	87%
2019	89%	26%	87%
2018	84%	26%	88%
2017	84%	26%	88%
2016	85%	26%	88%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benavides Steam Academy	Illinois	Aurora East Unified School District 131
2023	4%	17%	8%
2022	4%	17%	7%
2021	5%	17%	7%
2020	5%	17%	8%
2019	5%	17%	8%
2018	11%	17%	8%
2017	11%	17%	8%
2016	11%	17%	8%

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White

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benavides Steam Academy	Illinois	Aurora East Unified School District 131
2023	2%	45%	2%
2022	3%	47%	3%
2021	4%	47%	3%
2020	4%	48%	2%
2019	4%	48%	2%
2018	4%	49%	3%
2017	4%	49%	3%
2016	3%	49%	3%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benavides Steam Academy	Illinois	Aurora East Unified School District 131
2023	1%	4%	1%
2022	1%	4%	1%
2021	1%	4%	1%
2020	1%	4%	1%
2019	1%	4%	1%
2018	1%	3%	1%
2017	1%	3%	1%
2016	1%	3%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.26

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benavides Steam Academy	Illinois	Aurora East Unified School District 131
2023	0.17	0.70	0.23
2022	0.17	0.68	0.23
2021	0.21	0.68	0.23
2020	0.21	0.68	0.23
2019	0.21	0.68	0.23
2018	0.28	0.67	0.22
2017	0.28	0.67	0.22
2016	0.27	0.67	0.23

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Eligible for

100%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benavides Steam Academy	Illinois	Aurora East Unified School District 131
2023	100%	43%	80%
2022	100%	43%	78%
2021	88%	44%	77%
2020	67%	47%	70%
2019	67%	47%	70%
2018	77%	46%	74%
2017	77%	46%	74%
2016	65%	47%	62%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Aurora East Unified School District 131

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Benavides Steam Academy?

316 students attend Benavides Steam Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Benavides Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Benavides Steam Academy?

Benavides Steam Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does Benavides Steam Academy offer ?

Benavides Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2

What school district is Benavides Steam Academy part of?

Benavides Steam Academy is part of Aurora East Unified School District 131.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break - No School

March 30, 2026 (Monday)

Last Day of Preschool

May 28, 2026 (Thursday)

Last Day of School - Half Day for Students

May 29, 2026 (Friday)

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