Ben-Gil Elementary School

Gillespie CUSD 7
340 Kelly St
Gillespie, IL 62033
523 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Ben-Gil Elementary School, located at 340 Kelly St. in Gillespie, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community as part of the Gillespie Community Unit School District #7. The school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, the school aims to prepare children for their future academic transitions while encouraging social and emotional development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Ben-Gil Elementary is integrated into the smaller-town atmosphere of Gillespie, often prioritizing community engagement and school spirit. The facility is designed to meet the evolving needs of its students, offering various resources and extracurricular opportunities that encourage participation and growth. By maintaining a close partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding community, the school strives to create a holistic educational experience that promotes both individual achievement and collective success for its student body.
523
Total Students
42.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    494 (94.5%)
  • Black
    14 (2.7%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Gillespie CUSD 7
Phone: (217)839-4828
Website: http://www.joomla.gcusd7.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 77
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 94
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 74
Grade 5 74
Gender Ratio
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