- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benson, MN
Northside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270447000201
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Benson · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Benson, MN.
School address
District: Benson Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270447000201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Northside Elementary shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 270447000201 · Benson, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 15.6:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Benson Secondary (334 students)
Northside Elementary shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Northside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northside Elementary
391 students
- Benson Seconda
Benson Secondary
334 students
- Heartland Girl 22
Heartland Girls Ranch
22 students
- Benson Area Le 13
Benson Area Learning Center
13 students
What this shows Northside Elementary reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Elementary compares
Northside Elementary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Northside Elementary is less 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 Northside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heartland Girls Ranch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benson Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Elementary
How many students attend Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benson, MN. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Northside Elementary?
42.4% of students at Northside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elementary is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Benson, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elementary?
Northside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northside Elementary rank among schools in Benson?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elementary ranks #3 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 Northside Elementary, Benson Public School District also operates Benson Secondary (334 students), Heartland Girls Ranch (22 students), and Benson Area Learning Center (13 students). See the Benson Public School District district page for the complete list.