How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Benson Public School District | Lac qui Parle Valley Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benson, Minnesota | Madison, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 808 | 805 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Benson Public School District | Lac qui Parle Valley Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,644 | $14,825 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.8% | 9.4% |
| State Revenue | 60.1% | 65.7% |
| Local Revenue | 28.1% | 24.9% |
Benson Public School District
Federal State Local
Lac qui Parle Valley Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Benson Public School District | Lac qui Parle Valley Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.0% | 67.2% |
| African American | 6.4% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% | 10.0% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 19.8% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 2.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.2% | 45.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Benson Public School District | Lac qui Parle Valley Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 1141:1 | 321:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.7% | 25.4% |
School Types
Benson Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Lac qui Parle Valley Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.