- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benson, MN
Benson Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Benson Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270447000199
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benson Secondary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Benson · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Benson Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Secondary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Benson, MN.
School address
District: Benson Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270447000199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Benson Secondary held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 270447000199 · Benson, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 16.7:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside Elementary (391 students)
Benson Secondary held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Benson Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
391 students
- This school
Benson Secondary
334 students
- Heartland Girl 22
Heartland Girls Ranch
22 students
- Benson Area Le 13
Benson Area Learning Center
13 students
What this shows Benson Secondary reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benson Secondary compares
Benson Secondary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Benson Secondary is less 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 Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heartland Girls Ranch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benson Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benson Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benson Secondary
How many students attend Benson Secondary?
Benson Secondary has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benson, MN. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benson Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Benson Secondary is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benson Secondary?
34.3% of students at Benson Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benson Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Benson Secondary is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Benson, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benson Secondary?
Benson Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benson Secondary rank among schools in Benson?
By Resource Investment Index, Benson Secondary ranks #3 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 Secondary, Benson Public School District also operates Northside Elementary (391 students), Heartland Girls Ranch (22 students), and Benson Area Learning Center (13 students). See the Benson Public School District district page for the complete list.