How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Murdock Elementary | Northside Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Murdock, MN | Benson, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 395 | 391 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.6% | 32.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Murdock Elementary | Northside Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,544 | $14,644 |
| District | Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg | Benson Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Murdock Elementary | Northside Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.2% | 80.6% |
| African American | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% | 11.3% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Murdock Elementary | Northside Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 425:1 | 816:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.4% | 19.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.