Bennett Elementary School serves 311 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
5%
17%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bennett Elementary School?
311 students attend Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bennett Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennett Elementary School?
Bennett Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bennett Elementary School offer ?
Bennett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Bennett Elementary School part of?
Bennett Elementary School is part of Mattoon Community Unit School District 2.
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