NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY

BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1800 W NEVADA AVE
BENSON, MN 56215
406 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
406
Total Students
25.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    311 (76.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    58 (14.3 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    8 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (320)843-2710
Website: http://www.benson.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 125
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 59
Kindergarten 56
Grade 1 65
Grade 2 50
Grade 3 64
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 64
Gender Ratio