How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Benson Public School District | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benson, Minnesota | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 808 | 32,316 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 87 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Benson Public School District | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,866 | $20,457 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.8% | 21.0% |
| State Revenue | 60.1% | 53.2% |
| Local Revenue | 28.1% | 25.8% |
Benson Public School District
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Saint Paul Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Benson Public School District | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.0% | 22.4% |
| African American | 6.4% | 26.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% | 16.0% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 24.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.0% | 66.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Benson Public School District | Saint Paul Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 52 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 725:1 | 285.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.3% | 44.0% |
School Types
Benson Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Saint Paul Public Schools
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.