Benton-stearns Education - Asd serves 12 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- 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 12 students has grown by 100% 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Benton-stearns Education - Asd is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Benton-stearns Education - Asd?
12 students attend Benton-stearns Education - Asd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Benton-stearns Education - Asd students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 8% 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 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benton-stearns Education - Asd offer ?
Benton-stearns Education - Asd offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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