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Benton-stearns Education Pioneers
Elementary School · Benton-Stearns Education District
324 3RD AVENUE SOUTH, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
3.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
3.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Benton-stearns Education Pioneers
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About Benton-stearns Education Pioneers
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers is a public elementary school in Sauk Rapids, MN, part of Benton-Stearns Education District. Benton-stearns Education Pioneers serves approximately 11 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Benton-stearns Education Pioneers show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 11 students, Benton-stearns Education Pioneers is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.7:1 students to teachers, Benton-stearns Education Pioneers sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
55% of students at Benton-stearns Education Pioneers were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 11 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Address
- 324 3RD AVENUE SOUTH, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
- Phone
- (320) 257-9989
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
324 3RD AVENUE SOUTH, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Benton-stearns Education Pioneers may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ (rated 8.8/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Saint Cloud). Another option is Riverview Intermediate School (rated 8.7/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Sartell). Additionally, Oak Ridge Early Learning Center (rated 8.7/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Sartell). For more schools in Sauk Rapids, see our Sauk Rapids schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Benton-Stearns Education - ASD Sauk Rapids | 0.0 mi | — |
| ALC - Sartell Sartell | 0.0 mi | — |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL Sartell | 0.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Riverview Intermediate School Sartell | 0.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Benton-Stearns Ed District EC Sartell | 0.5 mi | — |
| SARTELL MIDDLE Sartell | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Pine Meadow Primary School Sartell | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| PETRA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sauk Rapids | 1.9 mi | — |
| WHOLE CHILD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Sauk Rapids | 1.7 mi | — |
| Oak Ridge Early Learning Center Sartell | 2.6 mi | 8.7 |
| PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Saint Cloud | 2.7 mi | 4.7 |
| SARTELL SENIOR HIGH Sartell | 2.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Pleasantview Elementary Sauk Rapids | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ Saint Cloud | 3.2 mi | 8.8 |
| St. Cloud Math & Science Middle Saint Cloud | 3.2 mi | 4.9 |
| NORTH JUNIOR HIGH Saint Cloud | 3.5 mi | 4.1 |
| APOLLO SENIOR HIGH Saint Cloud | 3.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Hillside Early Childhood Center Sauk Rapids | 3.1 mi | 3.7 |
| MADISON ELEMENTARY Saint Cloud | 3.8 mi | 4.8 |
| WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY Saint Cloud | 3.8 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56379 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,964
Median Home Value
$251,500
Median Rent
$972/mo
Population
17,300
College Educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.6%
Avg Commute
20.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Median Age
36.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benton-stearns Education Pioneers
What grades does Benton-stearns Education Pioneers serve?
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Benton-stearns Education Pioneers?
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers has an enrollment of approximately 11 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton-stearns Education Pioneers?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton-stearns Education Pioneers is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Benton-stearns Education Pioneers?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benton-stearns Education Pioneers has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Benton-stearns Education Pioneers a charter school?
No, Benton-stearns Education Pioneers is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benton-stearns Education Pioneers a Title I school?
No, Benton-stearns Education Pioneers is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benton-stearns Education Pioneers?
72.7% of students at Benton-stearns Education Pioneers qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 11
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.7%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.5%
- Phone
- (320) 257-9989
Resources & Links
District
Benton-Stearns Education District- District Enrollment
- 163
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $76,042
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