Benton-stearns Educational District Ec (2025-26 Ranking)

517 2nd St. South
Sartell, MN 56377

Benton-stearns Educational District Ec serves 93 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 93 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Benton-stearns Educational District Ec's student population of 93 students has grown by 36% over five school years.

The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

93 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benton-stearns Educational District Ec
2023	88
2022	78
2021	51
2020	68
2019	68
2018	58
2017	58
2016	69

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2021-2023)
Year	Benton-stearns Educational District Ec
2023	8
2022	8
2021	8

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School Rankings

The of Benton-stearns Educational District Ec is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MN)

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2021-2023)
Year	Benton-stearns Educational District Ec	Minnesota	Benton-Stearns Education School District
2023	11:1	14:1	6:1
2022	10:1	14:1	7:1
2021	6:1	14:1	5:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benton-stearns Educational District Ec	Minnesota	Benton-Stearns Education School District
2023	1%	2%	1%
2018	1%	2%	1%
2017	1%	2%	1%
2016	1%	2%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2023)
Year	Benton-stearns Educational District Ec	Minnesota	Benton-Stearns Education School District
2023	1%	7%	1%
2022	4%	7%	3%
2021	2%	7%	3%

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Hispanic

10%

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benton-stearns Educational District Ec	Minnesota	Benton-Stearns Education School District
2023	2%	11%	3%
2022	5%	10%	4%
2016	6%	9%	5%

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Black

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)
Year	Benton-stearns Educational District Ec	Minnesota	Benton-Stearns Education School District
2023	7%	12%	7%
2022	5%	12%	6%
2021	4%	11%	7%
2020	10%	11%	8%
2019	10%	11%	8%

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White

73%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benton-stearns Educational District Ec	Minnesota	Benton-Stearns Education School District
2023	82%	62%	80%
2022	83%	63%	76%
2021	94%	64%	80%
2020	85%	66%	79%
2019	85%	66%	79%
2018	94%	67%	92%
2017	94%	67%	92%
2016	87%	68%	88%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benton-stearns Educational District Ec	Minnesota	Benton-Stearns Education School District
2023	7%	6%	8%
2022	3%	6%	8%
2020	5%	5%	9%
2019	5%	5%	9%
2018	5%	4%	5%
2017	5%	4%	5%
2016	6%	4%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.45

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benton-stearns Educational District Ec	Minnesota	Benton-Stearns Education School District
2023	0.32	0.59	0.34
2022	0.31	0.58	0.41
2021	0.12	0.57	0.35
2020	0.27	0.54	0.36
2019	0.27	0.54	0.36
2018	0.11	0.53	0.15
2017	0.11	0.53	0.15
2016	0.24	0.52	0.23

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Eligible for

28%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Benton-stearns Educational District Ec	Minnesota	Benton-Stearns Education School District
2023	25%	35%	35%
2022	15%	26%	28%
2021	12%	26%	29%
2020	26%	28%	37%
2019	26%	28%	37%
2018	17%	30%	29%
2017	17%	30%	29%
2016	28%	31%	41%

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Eligible for

13%

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Benton-Stearns Education School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Benton-stearns Educational District Ec?

93 students attend Benton-stearns Educational District Ec.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Benton-stearns Educational District Ec students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Benton-stearns Educational District Ec?

Benton-stearns Educational District Ec has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.

What grades does Benton-stearns Educational District Ec offer ?

Benton-stearns Educational District Ec offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Benton-stearns Educational District Ec part of?

Benton-stearns Educational District Ec is part of Benton-Stearns Education School District.

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