How do these districts compare?
| Metric | BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | Minneapolis Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BENSON, Minnesota | MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 808 | 29,205 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 85 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | Minneapolis Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,775 | $26,112 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.8% | 18.5% |
| State Revenue | 60.1% | 50.3% |
| Local Revenue | 28.1% | 31.2% |
BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Minneapolis Public School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | Minneapolis Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.0% | 29.4% |
| African American | 6.4% | 32.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% | 21.1% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.0% | 58.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | Minneapolis Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 55 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 13 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 725:1 | 284.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 69.6% | 58.6% |
School Types
BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Minneapolis Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.