Benton-stearns Education - Asd serves 8 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benton-stearns Education - Asd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Benton-stearns Education - Asd's student population of 8 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Benton-stearns Education - Asd is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
13%
12%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Benton-stearns Education - Asd?
8 students attend Benton-stearns Education - Asd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Benton-stearns Education - Asd students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton-stearns Education - Asd?
Benton-stearns Education - Asd has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benton-stearns Education - Asd offer ?
Benton-stearns Education - Asd offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Benton-stearns Education - Asd part of?
Benton-stearns Education - Asd is part of Benton-Stearns Education School District.
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