- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benson, MN
Heartland Girls Ranch
Federal NCES profile for Heartland Girls Ranch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270447004182
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heartland Girls Ranch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Benson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Heartland Girls Ranch has class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heartland Girls Ranch ranks #1 of 4 schools in Benson, MN.
School address
District: Benson Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270447004182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Heartland Girls Ranch shrank from 24 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.9 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 270447004182 · Benson, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 11:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside Elementary (391 students)
Heartland Girls Ranch shrank from 24 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 2.9 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Heartland Girls Ranch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
391 students
- Benson Seconda
Benson Secondary
334 students
- This school 22
Heartland Girls Ranch
22 students
- Benson Area Le 13
Benson Area Learning Center
13 students
What this shows Heartland Girls Ranch reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heartland Girls Ranch compares
Heartland Girls Ranch is a shrinking 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 104% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 23% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Heartland Girls Ranch is more 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 Heartland Girls Ranch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benson Area Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heartland Girls Ranch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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 (~22 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heartland Girls Ranch
How many students attend Heartland Girls Ranch?
Heartland Girls Ranch has 22 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Benson, MN. CCD year-over-year: 24 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heartland Girls Ranch?
The student-teacher ratio at Heartland Girls Ranch is 11:1, which is 30% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% 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 Heartland Girls Ranch?
87.5% of students at Heartland Girls Ranch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heartland Girls Ranch?
The largest demographic group at Heartland Girls Ranch is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Benson, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heartland Girls Ranch?
Heartland Girls Ranch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Heartland Girls Ranch rank among schools in Benson?
By Resource Investment Index, Heartland Girls Ranch ranks #1 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 Heartland Girls Ranch, Benson Public School District also operates Northside Elementary (391 students), Benson Secondary (334 students), and Benson Area Learning Center (13 students). See the Benson Public School District district page for the complete list.