Ben-Gil Elementary School
Gillespie, IL · Gillespie CUSD 7 · Grades PK - 5
865th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 59%· Stable
Ben-Gil Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ben-Gil Elementary School 865th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 59% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2019 to 59th in 2025.
Ben-Gil Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Ben-Gil Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 547 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 95.1% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Ben-Gil Elementary School
Typical home value $109K in zip 62033 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ben-Gil Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Mt Olive Elementary SchoolMount Olive CUSD 5 · 6.3 mi away1,097th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 32% - 8Staunton Elem SchoolStaunton CUSD 6 · 7.6 mi away585th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 49% - 5Wolf Ridge Education CenterBunker Hill CUSD 8 · 9.1 mi away1,185th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 22% - 6Litchfield Elementary SchoolLitchfield CUSD 12 · 10 mi away951st of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 38% - –Carlinville Primary SchoolCarlinville CUSD 1 · 10.2 mi away
- –Litchfield Early Childhood CenterLitchfield CUSD 12 · 10.5 mi away
- 8Shipman Elem SchoolSouthwestern CUSD 9 · 11.3 mi away461st of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 53% - 8Carlinville Intermediate SchoolCarlinville CUSD 1 · 11.5 mi away575th of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ben-Gil Elementary School in?
Ben-Gil Elementary School is part of the Gillespie CUSD 7 district in Gillespie, Illinois.
Is Ben-Gil Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ben-Gil Elementary School 865th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ben-Gil Elementary School?
White 95%, Two or more races 2%, Black 1% (547 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ben-Gil Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62033 is $109K 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.