Benton-Stearns Education District operates 6 public schools serving 142 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 170 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Stearns County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $75,522 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 27.1% local, 43.4% state, and 29.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.
and 63.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.6% White, 7.3% African American, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec accounts for 58.2% of all Benton-Stearns Education District student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Benton-Stearns Education District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Benton-Stearns Education District school enrollment varies 12× across entities
Benton-Stearns Education District school enrollment ranges from 8 students (lowest) to 99 students (highest), a spread of 91 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Benton-Stearns Education District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
Benton-Stearns Education District chronic absenteeism rate is 63.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
How many schools are in Benton-Stearns Education District?
Benton-Stearns Education District has 6 schools, including 4 other, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 142 students.
How much does Benton-Stearns Education District spend per student?
Benton-Stearns Education District spends $75,522 per student.
What is the average rent near Benton-Stearns Education District?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Stearns County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Benton-Stearns Education District?
Benton-Stearns Education District students are 81.6% White, 7.3% African American, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.