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Benjamin Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
6006 Ireland Grove Rd,
Bloomington, IL
McLean County Unified School District No. 5
School Details
Head of School
Marlys Bennington
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Niche Grade
A
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
51.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
33%
Black
5.7%
Hispanic
4.7%
Two or more races
3.6%
Native American
1.6%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/26/2025
Currently in 6th grade as of 2025-26. Used to go here from kindergarten to 3rd grade. Horrible school. Lots of bullies. Glad I moved.
5/26/2024
My daughter started in Feb 2024 at this school. She has level 2 Autism and the school has been very involved in her education and providing in school therapy (Occupational/Speech). We had 2 IEP meetings and the principle, teacher, therapists, and other important team players were all there and invol...
5/23/2016
Every morning my son is very happy, excited and eagerly waiting to go to school. The teachers are very friendly, respectful.
9/26/2013
We just move here from Va this pass summer. My son has yet to say anything bad about Benjamin elementary. He always talking about what he did that and how loves his new school!:D
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Benjamin Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Bloomington, IL and is served by the McLean County Unified School District No. 5 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 629 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Benjamin Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cornerstone Christian Academy, Midwest Christian Academy, High Road School Of Bloomington, and more. Learn more about what Bloomington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benjamin Elementary School.