Benton Stearns Education District 1 serves 16 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benton Stearns Education District 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Benton Stearns Education District 1's student population of 16 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
16 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Benton Stearns Education District 1 is 0.00, 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
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
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White
100%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Benton Stearns Education District 1 and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Benton Stearns Education District 1 and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/150000/150495/benton-stearns-education-district-1-chart-fGVuJP.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Benton Stearns Education District 1?
16 students attend Benton Stearns Education District 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Benton Stearns Education District 1 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Stearns Education District 1?
Benton Stearns Education District 1 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benton Stearns Education District 1 offer ?
Benton Stearns Education District 1 offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Benton Stearns Education District 1 part of?
Benton Stearns Education District 1 is part of Benton-Stearns Education School District.
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