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.

1800 W NEVADA AVE
BENSON, MN 56215-1099
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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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.