Benton-stearns Educational District Ec serves 93 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benton-stearns Educational District Ec's student population of 93 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Benton-stearns Educational District Ec is 0.45, 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
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
73%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Educational District Ec?
93 students attend Benton-stearns Educational District Ec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Benton-stearns Educational District Ec students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton-stearns Educational District Ec?
Benton-stearns Educational District Ec has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benton-stearns Educational District Ec offer ?
Benton-stearns Educational District Ec offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
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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