Benton-Stearns Education District

High No virtual instruction SAUK RAPIDS, MN Grades 05–12 Suburb: Midsize St. Cloud, MN SchoolScore™ D (55)
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Benton-Stearns Education District
SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379
High No virtual instruction Grades 05–12 SchoolScore™ D (55)
24
Students
3.7
Teachers
6.5:1
Student:Teacher
(320)252-8427
Phone
http://www.bentonstearns.k12.mn.us/
Website

Benton-Stearns Education District is a public school administered by the Benton-Stearns Education District district in SAUK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 05–12.

Key statistics: 24 students enrolled; a 6.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Minnesota High School Average
Enrollment
24.0
State avg: 421.0
▼ 94% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
6.49:1
State avg: 16.3:1
▼ 60% better
Free Lunch %
66.7%
State avg: 45.2%
▲ 48% worse
School Details
School Name
Benton-Stearns Education District
NCESSCH ID
270007102403
State School ID
MN-616383-616383010
School Type
Special Education School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
324 3RD AVENUE SOUTH
City
SAUK RAPIDS
State
Minnesota
ZIP Code
56379
County
Benton County
Metro Area
St. Cloud, MN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
2706
State Leg. Upper
27013
State Leg. Lower
2713B
Latitude
45.58697
Longitude
-94.16047
Grades Offered
5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
24
Total Students
👩‍🏫
3.7
Teachers FTE
📐
6.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
3.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)3.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 16 66.7%
Not Applicable 14 58.3%
District Info
District Name
Benton-Stearns Education District
LEAID
2700071
State LEA ID
MN-616383
Phone
(320)252-8427
Website
http://www.bentonstearns.k12.mn.us/
Type
Specialized public school district
Status
Open
City
SARTELL
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$11,121K
Federal Revenue
$3,249K
State Revenue
$4,944K
Local Revenue
$2,928K
Total Expenditure
$11,519K
Instruction Exp.
$9,532K
Support Services
$1,227K
Other Current Exp.
$39K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of Benton-Stearns Education District

1
Benton Stearns Education District 1
SAUK RAPIDS · High
0 mi
2
Sauk Rapids ECFE
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0.3 mi
3
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4
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
SAUK RAPIDS · Middle
0.5 mi
5
Mississippi Heights Elementary
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0.5 mi
6
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
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0.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Benton-Stearns Education District, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Benton-Stearns Education District?
24 students are enrolled at Benton-Stearns Education District, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Benton-Stearns Education District have?
Benton-Stearns Education District has 3.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1.
What grades does Benton-Stearns Education District serve?
Benton-Stearns Education District serves grades 05 through 12.
Is Benton-Stearns Education District a charter school?
Benton-Stearns Education District is not a charter school.
What metro area is Benton-Stearns Education District located in?
Benton-Stearns Education District is located in the St. Cloud, MN metropolitan area.
What school district does Benton-Stearns Education District belong to?
Benton-Stearns Education District is part of the Benton-Stearns Education District school district.
How much does Benton-Stearns Education District spend per student?
The Benton-Stearns Education District district spends approximately $479,958,333 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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