At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
380
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
17%-36.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–6
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Bentley Elem School is a public middle serving grades 4–6 in New Lenox, Illinois. The school enrolls 380 students. It is part of the New Lenox SD 122 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span4–6
DistrictNew Lenox SD 122
County17197
CityNew Lenox
ZIP60451
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172814002968
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment380
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino9.6%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native86.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
2.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.