Enrollment
99
Elementary
DISTRICT 54 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BENTON-STEARNS EDUCATION DISTRICT·NCES 270007104772
Benton-Stearns Ed District EC
517 2ND ST. SOUTH, SARTELL, MN 56377 · (320) 252-8427 · Stearns County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY22-SUBURBSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL99 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
13.2:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.3:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
34 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 99 | 100% |
Student demographics
43%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 60% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where Benton-Stearns Ed District EC ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Stearns County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 99 | #943 of 1,130 | #25 of 28 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
99
+48 (+94%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 7.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 99 | 7.5 | 13.2:1 | 34% (34) |
| 2023-24 | 93 | 7.5 | 12.4:1 | 41% (38) |
| 2022-23 | 88 | 7.5 | 11.7:1 | 35% (31) |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 7 | 7.3:1 | 12% (6) |
| 2017-18 | 62 | N/A | N/A | 15% (9) |
| 2015-16 | 69 | N/A | N/A | 29% (20) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Benton-Stearns Ed District EC.
About Benton-Stearns Ed District EC
Benton-Stearns Ed District EC is the name of a small elementary school in SARTELL, Minnesota. The student body numbers 99 students, from pre-K. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Minnesota) has about 344 students.
Benton-Stearns Ed District EC is part of a district of 6 schools: Benton-Stearns Education District, with 170 students.
White students account for 74% of enrollment at Benton-Stearns Ed District EC. Smaller groups are 14% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 4% multiracial. Benton-Stearns Ed District EC has a diversity index of 43%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 at Benton-Stearns Ed District EC, with 7.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in Minnesota have a similar average ratio of 13.7:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 34% of enrollment. Among public schools in Stearns County, the average eligibility rate is 44%.
In Stearns County (population about 160,865), median household income is about $77,066, about 29% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. A total of 74 public schools operate in Stearns County, serving about 24,160 students.
Nearby, Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers is about 0.5 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Suburb: Mid-size.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, reported enrollment went from 51 to 99. Such a large difference may reflect a change in the grades served. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 7.3:1 in 2020-21 to 13.2:1 in 2024-25.
The Benton-Stearns Ed District EC community page is open for posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Stearns County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
160,865
Census ACS
Median income
$77,066
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
74
24,160 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Benton-Stearns Education District
- Benton-Stearns Education DistrictHigh · 24 students
- Benton Stearns Education District 1High · 17 students
- Benton-Stearns Education - ASDCombined · 12 students
- Grafton SchoolCombined · 10 students
- Benton-Stearns Education PioneersElementary · 8 students
Other schools in SARTELL
- Sartell Senior HighHigh · 1,269 students
- Sartell MiddleMiddle · 983 students
- Riverview Intermediate SchoolElementary · 914 students
- Pine Meadow Primary SchoolElementary · 489 students
- Oak Ridge Early Learning CenterElementary · 288 students
- Benton-Stearns Education - ASDCombined · 12 students
Nearby schools
- Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers0.5 mi · 8
- Benton-Stearns Education - ASD0.5 mi · 12
- ALC - Sartell0.5 mi · 2
- Riverview Intermediate School0.8 mi · 914
- Sartell Middle0.9 mi · 983
- Pine Meadow Primary School1.1 mi · 489
Frequently asked questions
About Benton-Stearns Ed District ECHow many students attend Benton-Stearns Ed District EC?
Benton-Stearns Ed District EC enrolls approximately 99 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Benton-Stearns Ed District EC serve?
Benton-Stearns Ed District EC serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton-Stearns Ed District EC?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Benton-Stearns Ed District EC is approximately 13.2:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Benton-Stearns Ed District EC?
Student demographics at Benton-Stearns Ed District EC are roughly 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Benton-Stearns Ed District EC in?
Benton-Stearns Ed District EC is part of Benton-Stearns Education District.
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