Enrollment
99
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sartell, Minnesota, enrolling 99 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 99 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Its district draws 29.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Benton-Stearns Education District also operates Benton-Stearns Education District (24 students) and Benton Stearns Education District 1 (17 students) alongside Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec compares
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~99 students)
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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.
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.
Is Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec a good school?
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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