Benton-stearns Educational District Ec serves 99 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benton-stearns Educational District Ec's student population of 99 students has grown by 94% 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
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Benton-stearns Educational District Ec is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
74%
60%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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?
99 students attend Benton-stearns Educational District Ec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Benton-stearns Educational District Ec students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 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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