School Overview
The **Benton-Stearns Education Center**, located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, serves as a specialized facility designed to support students with unique educational needs. As a collaborative partner to regional school districts, the center focuses on providing individualized instruction and therapeutic support for students who require a more tailored environment than a traditional classroom setting can offer. The school prioritizes a comprehensive approach to development, integrating academic rigor with social-emotional learning to help students build the skills necessary for personal and educational success.

The environment at Benton-Stearns is structured to foster a supportive and inclusive community where staff work closely with families and home districts. By offering a variety of specialized programs—including services for students with emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges—the center aims to remove barriers to learning. Through small class sizes, specialized staff expertise, and a focus on positive behavioral interventions, the school empowers its students to progress toward their individual goals and prepare for successful transitions back to their home schools or into adulthood.
8
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
112.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benton-Stearns Education - ASD
Demographic Student Count
White6
Black1
Two or More1
  • White
    6 (75.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (12.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (12.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Benton-Stearns Education District
Phone: (320)257-9989
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 1
Grade 12 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benton-Stearns Education - ASD
Grade Student Count
Grade 41
Grade 53
Grade 61
Grade 123
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benton-Stearns Education - ASD
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female112.5%
Male787.5%