- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benson, MN
Benson Area Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Benson Area Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270447002232
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benson Area Learning Center earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Benson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Benson Area Learning Center has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Area Learning Center ranks #2 of 4 schools in Benson, MN.
School address
District: Benson Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270447002232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Benson Area Learning Center shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (-44.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 270447002232 · Benson, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
13 enr · 13:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside Elementary (391 students)
Benson Area Learning Center shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (-44.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Benson Area Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
391 students
- Benson Seconda
Benson Secondary
334 students
- Heartland Girl 22
Heartland Girls Ranch
22 students
- This school 13
Benson Area Learning Center
13 students
What this shows Benson Area Learning Center reports 13 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benson Area Learning Center compares
Benson Area Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 31% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 37% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,644
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
African American 7.7%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Benson Area Learning Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Benson Public School District reports $14,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benson Area Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heartland Girls Ranch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benson Area Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~13 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benson Area Learning Center
How many students attend Benson Area Learning Center?
Benson Area Learning Center has 13 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Benson, MN. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson Area Learning Center is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benson Area Learning Center?
56.0% of students at Benson Area Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benson Area Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Benson Area Learning Center is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Benson, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benson Area Learning Center?
Benson Area Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Benson Area Learning Center rank among schools in Benson?
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Area Learning Center ranks #2 of 4 schools in Benson, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Benson Public School District?
Besides Benson Area Learning Center, Benson Public School District also operates Northside Elementary (391 students), Benson Secondary (334 students), and Heartland Girls Ranch (22 students). See the Benson Public School District district page for the complete list.