Benton-Stearns Education District

Public 5-12

324 3rd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379-8888

(320) 252-8427

District: Benton-Stearns Education District

Student/teacher ratio: 5.1

Number of students: 19

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.7%

African American:

10.5%

Two or more races:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.7%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.7%), African American (10.5%), two or more races (10.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benton-Stearns Education District is 5.1. (See more...)

Compare Benton-Stearns Education District employs 3.7 full-time teachers.

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Enrollment information for Benton-Stearns Education District

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	24	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	25
1995	44	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	47
1996	44	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	47
1997	52	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	54
1998	26	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	33	61
1999	55	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	59
2000	56	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	58
2001	60	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2002	62	3	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	70
2003	62	3	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	70
2004	56	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2005	53	4	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	61
2006	50	1	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	56
2007	52	3	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	60
2008	57	5	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	65
2009	67	9	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
2010	70	6	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	86
2011	62	5	1	0	2	0	2	0	72
2012	66	6	2	2	2	0	2	0	80
2013	73	6	0	1	1	0	1	0	82
2014	91	1	0	3	1	0	2	0	98
2015	94	3	0	8	0	0	7	0	112
2016	41	1	1	1	0	0	2	0	46
2017	32	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	35
2018	27	1	0	0	1	0	5	0	34
2019	28	2	0	1	0	0	8	0	39
2020	28	1	0	2	0	0	6	0	37
2021	13	3	0	1	1	0	5	0	23
2022	16	1	0	1	2	0	5	0	25
2023	12	2	0	1	0	0	4	0	19
2024	14	2	0	0	1	0	2	0	19

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benton-Stearns Education District

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	25	0.0	0.0	0
1995	47	0.0	0.0	0
1996	47	0.0	0.0	0
1997	54	0.0	0.0	0
1998	61	n/a	0.0	0
1999	59	24.5	2.4	20.3
2000	58	13.4	4.3	8.6
2001	60	14.3	4.2	23.3
2002	70	14.2	4.9	20
2003	70	14.2	4.9	20
2004	62	13.5	4.6	21
2005	61	14.5	4.2	26.2
2006	56	16.6	3.4	19.6
2007	60	15.9	3.8	31.7
2008	65	16.2	4.0	36.9
2009	81	16.6	4.9	32.1
2010	86	16.1	5.3	25.6
2011	72	15.5	4.6	27.8
2012	80	17.3	4.6	32.5
2013	82	17.3	4.7	47.6
2014	98	17.5	5.5	41.8
2015	112	19.0	5.8	39.3
2016	46	19.0	2.4	76.1
2017	35	18.6	1.8	74.3
2018	34	20.4	1.6	85.3
2019	39	22.5	1.7	69.2
2020	37	8.0	4.6	62.2
2021	23	6.4	3.5	65.2
2022	25	6.2	4.0	60
2023	19	4.7	4.0	84.2
2024	19	3.7	5.1	73.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benton-Stearns Education District

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	25	0.0	0.0	0
1995	47	0.0	0.0	0
1996	47	0.0	0.0	0
1997	54	0.0	0.0	0
1998	61	n/a	0.0	0
1999	59	24.5	2.4	20.3
2000	58	13.4	4.3	8.6
2001	60	14.3	4.2	23.3
2002	70	14.2	4.9	20
2003	70	14.2	4.9	20
2004	62	13.5	4.6	21
2005	61	14.5	4.2	26.2
2006	56	16.6	3.4	19.6
2007	60	15.9	3.8	31.7
2008	65	16.2	4.0	36.9
2009	81	16.6	4.9	32.1
2010	86	16.1	5.3	25.6
2011	72	15.5	4.6	27.8
2012	80	17.3	4.6	32.5
2013	82	17.3	4.7	47.6
2014	98	17.5	5.5	41.8
2015	112	19.0	5.8	39.3
2016	46	19.0	2.4	76.1
2017	35	18.6	1.8	74.3
2018	34	20.4	1.6	85.3
2019	39	22.5	1.7	69.2
2020	37	8.0	4.6	62.2
2021	23	6.4	3.5	65.2
2022	25	6.2	4.0	60
2023	19	4.7	4.0	84.2
2024	19	3.7	5.1	73.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	39	19	51.3%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	28	12	57.1%
Two or More Races	8	4	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.2%	84.2%	15%

Schools Near Benton-Stearns Education District

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Benton-Stearns Education District	Public	5-12	324 3rd Avenue South	Sauk Rapids	56379	Benton County	Benton-Stearns Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 252-8427	19	4	5.1	73.7%	14 (73.7%)	2 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.5%)							(n/a)				25.0
Benton Stearns Education District 1	Public	12	324 3rd Ave South	Sauk Rapids	56379	Benton County	Benton-Stearns Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 253-8940	16	2	8.0	56.3%	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High	Public	9-12	1835 Osauka Rd NE	Sauk Rapids	56379	Benton County	Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(320) 253-4700	1,317	75	17.5	33.3%	1,088 (82.6%)	51 (3.9%)	68 (5.2%)	21 (1.6%)	9 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	79 (6.0%)	57.9	218^th of 480 public high schools	54.6%	60.1	194^th of 476 public high schools	59.2%	24	29.5	29.5	46.4	46.4	44.4	44.4	$12,239
Sauk Rapids-Rice Online School (SRR	Public	6-12	1833 Osauka Road NE	Sauk Rapids	56379	Benton County	Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 258-1822	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Alternative Learning Center - Sauk Rapids	Public	7-12	1833 Osauka Rd NE	Sauk Rapids	56379	Benton County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 253-4703	66	0		50.0%	49 (74.2%)	4 (6.1%)	5 (7.6%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)							(n/a)
Apollo Senior High	Public	9-12	1000 44th Ave N	Saint Cloud	56303	Stearns County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 370-6790	1,230	77	16.0	64.9%	443 (36.0%)	460 (37.4%)	164 (13.3%)	57 (4.6%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (7.9%)	21.7	386^th of 480 public high schools	19.6%	40.4	311^th of 476 public high schools	34.7%	75	13.9	13.9	28.7	28.7	25.3	25.3	$16,195
180 Degrees / Youth Shelter	Public	6-12	1101 Washington Memorial Dr	Saint Cloud	56301	Stearns County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 370-8020	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Newport Academy	Public	7-12	1726 7th Ave S	Saint Cloud	56301	Stearns County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 370-6895	9	2	5.4		9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)
Alternative Learning Center - Sartell	Public	9-12	212 3rd Ave N	Sartell	56377	Stearns County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 656-0748	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)
Mn Correctional Facility-St. Cloud	Public	9-12	2305 Minnesota Blvd SE	Saint Cloud	56302	Stearns County	Minnesota Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(320) 240-3062	14	0		78.6%	4 (28.6%)	8 (57.1%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Benton-Stearns Education District

How many students attend Benton-Stearns Education District?

In the 2023-24 school year, 19 students attended Benton-Stearns Education District.

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What is the racial makeup of Benton-Stearns Education District?

Students at Benton-Stearns Education District are 74% White, 11% African American, 11% Two or more races, 5% American Indian.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)		MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Benton-Stearns Education District	Public	5-12	324 3rd Avenue South	Sauk Rapids	56379	Benton County	Benton-Stearns Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 252-8427	19	4	5.1	73.7%	14 (73.7%)	2 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.5%)								(n/a)				25.0
Benton Stearns Education District 1	Public	12	324 3rd Ave South	Sauk Rapids	56379	Benton County	Benton-Stearns Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 253-8940	16	2	8.0	56.3%	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High	Public	9-12	1835 Osauka Rd NE	Sauk Rapids	56379	Benton County	Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(320) 253-4700	1,317	75	17.5	33.3%	1,088 (82.6%)	51 (3.9%)	68 (5.2%)	21 (1.6%)	9 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	79 (6.0%)	57.9	218^th of 480 public high schools	54.6%		60.1	194^th of 476 public high schools	59.2%	24	29.5	29.5	46.4	46.4	44.4	44.4	$12,239
Sauk Rapids-Rice Online School (SRR	Public	6-12	1833 Osauka Road NE	Sauk Rapids	56379	Benton County	Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 258-1822	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alternative Learning Center - Sauk Rapids	Public	7-12	1833 Osauka Rd NE	Sauk Rapids	56379	Benton County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 253-4703	66	0		50.0%	49 (74.2%)	4 (6.1%)	5 (7.6%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)								(n/a)
Apollo Senior High	Public	9-12	1000 44th Ave N	Saint Cloud	56303	Stearns County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 370-6790	1,230	77	16.0	64.9%	443 (36.0%)	460 (37.4%)	164 (13.3%)	57 (4.6%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (7.9%)	21.7	386^th of 480 public high schools	19.6%		40.4	311^th of 476 public high schools	34.7%	75	13.9	13.9	28.7	28.7	25.3	25.3	$16,195
180 Degrees / Youth Shelter	Public	6-12	1101 Washington Memorial Dr	Saint Cloud	56301	Stearns County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 370-8020	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Newport Academy	Public	7-12	1726 7th Ave S	Saint Cloud	56301	Stearns County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 370-6895	9	2	5.4		9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Alternative Learning Center - Sartell	Public	9-12	212 3rd Ave N	Sartell	56377	Stearns County	St. Cloud Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 656-0748	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Mn Correctional Facility-St. Cloud	Public	9-12	2305 Minnesota Blvd SE	Saint Cloud	56302	Stearns County	Minnesota Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(320) 240-3062	14	0		78.6%	4 (28.6%)	8 (57.1%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)