NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BENSON, MN with about 463 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY, located in Benson, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Benson Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment for its young students, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY strives to prepare its students for their future academic journeys.
As part of the broader Benson school community, the elementary school utilizes the resources and curriculum standards of the district to ensure students receive a well-rounded education. Information regarding their specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district policies can be found on their official website at http://www.benson.k12.mn.us. The school remains dedicated to fostering a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY at (320) 842-2716 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BENSON, MN 56215-1099
(320) 842-2716
http://www.benson.k12.mn.us
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BENSON, MN with about 463 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 463
- Teachers:
- 29.62
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 463 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.