benton-stearns Educational district ec serves 88 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
benton-stearns Educational district ec's student population of 88 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of benton-stearns Educational district ec is 0.32, 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
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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 Educational district ec?
88 students attend benton-stearns Educational district ec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of benton-stearns Educational district ec students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of benton-stearns Educational district ec?
benton-stearns Educational district ec has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does benton-stearns Educational district ec offer ?
benton-stearns Educational district ec offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is benton-stearns Educational district ec part of?
benton-stearns Educational district ec is part of Benton-Stearns Education School District.
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