Benjamin Elem School
Bloomington, IL · McLean County USD 5 · Grades K - 5
490th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▼ Declining
Benjamin Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Elem School 490th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — declining.
Benjamin Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Benjamin Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 629 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.2% | 50.2% | ▼ 13.0 pts | |
| Asian | 23.9% | 31.6% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Black | 5.6% | 5.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 5.6% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 4.6% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 2.2% | ▲ 2.0 pts |
Homes near Benjamin Elem School
Typical home value $387K in zip 61705 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Benjamin Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Tri-Valley Elem SchoolTri Valley CUSD 3 · 4.4 mi away31st of 2,105
ELA 89% · Math 83% - 5Stevenson Elem SchoolBloomington SD 87 · 4.8 mi away1,250th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 33% - 8Northpoint Elementary SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 5 mi away577th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 57% - 5Oakland Elementary SchoolBloomington SD 87 · 5.4 mi away1,061st of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 39% - 9Grove Elementary SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 5.6 mi away239th of 2,105
ELA 78% · Math 63% - 7Washington Elem SchoolBloomington SD 87 · 5.8 mi away764th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 45% - 4Sugar Creek Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 6.1 mi away1,423rd of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 29% - 5Colene Hoose Elem SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 6.3 mi away1,111th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Benjamin Elem School in?
Benjamin Elem School is part of the McLean County USD 5 district in Bloomington, Illinois.
Is Benjamin Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Elem School 490th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Elem School?
White 50%, Asian 32%, Black 6%, Hispanic 6% (629 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Benjamin Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61705 is $387K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.