Benton-Stearns Ed District EC

Benton-Stearns Education District
517 2ND ST. SOUTH
SARTELL, MN 56377
88 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Benton-Stearns Education District (BSED) is a collaborative educational agency located in Sartell, Minnesota, that serves as a regional partner to multiple local school districts. By pooling resources and expertise, the district focuses on providing specialized programming and support services that individual member districts might not be able to offer on their own. Their mission centers on fostering inclusive, high-quality learning environments and ensuring that students with diverse needs receive equitable access to educational excellence.

The Early Childhood (EC) programs offered by BSED are designed to support the developmental needs of young children through specialized instruction and early intervention services. By working closely with families and local school systems, the district provides a bridge between early home life and the K-12 school experience, emphasizing school readiness and foundational skill-building. Through this collaborative model, the Benton-Stearns Education District plays a vital role in strengthening the regional educational infrastructure and supporting the long-term success of the students in their community.
88
Total Students
7.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    72 (81.8 %)
  • Black
    6 (6.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (6.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
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)252-8427
Website: http://www.bentonstearns.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 88
Gender Ratio
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