- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sartell, MN
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec
Federal NCES profile for Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270007104772
👥 S:T ratio 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Sartell · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec ranks #3 of 3 schools in Sartell, MN.
School address
District: Benton-Stearns Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270007104772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 270007104772 · Sartell, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 14.1:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton-Stearns Education District (24 students)
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec
99 students
- Benton-Stearns 24
Benton-Stearns Education District
24 students
- Benton Stearns 17
Benton Stearns Education District 1
17 students
- Benton-Stearns 12
Benton-Stearns Education - Asd
12 students
- Grafton School 10
Grafton School
10 students
- Benton-Stearns 8
Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers
8 students
What this shows Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec compares
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec is a growing 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
How Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton-Stearns Education District | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton Stearns Education District 1 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton-Stearns Education - Asd | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grafton School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 80/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 2.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec
How many students attend Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec?
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec has 99 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Sartell, MN. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec?
25.0% of students at Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec?
The largest demographic group at Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Sartell, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec?
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec rank among schools in Sartell?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec ranks #3 of 3 schools in Sartell, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sartell on the city page.
What other schools are in Benton-Stearns Education District?
Besides Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec, Benton-Stearns Education District also operates Benton-Stearns Education District (24 students), Benton Stearns Education District 1 (17 students), and Benton-Stearns Education - Asd (12 students). See the Benton-Stearns Education District district page for the complete list.