- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sauk Rapids, MN
Benton Stearns Education District 1
Federal NCES profile for Benton Stearns Education District 1, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270007104986
👥 S:T ratio 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Stearns Education District 1 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Sauk Rapids · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton Stearns Education District 1 has class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Stearns Education District 1 ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Sauk Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Benton-Stearns Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270007104986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Benton Stearns Education District 1 grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 270007104986 · Sauk Rapids, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 8.5:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec (99 students)
Benton Stearns Education District 1 grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Benton Stearns Education District 1 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton-Stearns
Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec
99 students
- Benton-Stearns 24
Benton-Stearns Education District
24 students
- This school 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 Education District 1 reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Stearns Education District 1 compares
Benton Stearns Education District 1 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 14% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.5%
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.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Benton Stearns Education District 1 is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
How Benton Stearns Education District 1 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton-Stearns Education District | Larger | 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 Education District 1'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
- 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 high 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 (~17 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Stearns Education District 1
How many students attend Benton Stearns Education District 1?
Benton Stearns Education District 1 has 17 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sauk Rapids, MN. CCD year-over-year: 15 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Stearns Education District 1?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Stearns Education District 1 is 8.5:1, which is 46% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 46% 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 Education District 1?
46.7% of students at Benton Stearns Education District 1 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Stearns Education District 1?
The largest demographic group at Benton Stearns Education District 1 is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Sauk Rapids, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Stearns Education District 1?
Benton Stearns Education District 1 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 Education District 1 rank among public schools in Sauk Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Stearns Education District 1 ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Sauk Rapids, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sauk Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Benton-Stearns Education District?
Besides Benton Stearns Education District 1, Benton-Stearns Education District also operates Benton-Stearns Ed District Ec (99 students), Benton-Stearns Education District (24 students), and Benton-Stearns Education - Asd (12 students). See the Benton-Stearns Education District district page for the complete list.