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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
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Benton-stearns Education Pioneers
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers is a public elementary school in Sauk Rapids, MN, part of the Benton-Stearns Education District. The school serves approximately 11 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.7:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $71,964, where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a midsize suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 11 students, Benton-stearns Education Pioneers is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 3.7:1, Benton-stearns Education Pioneers offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
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?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 4 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
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2021) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2021) to 25% (2022).
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. Oak Ridge Early Learning Center (rated 8.8/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Sartell). Another option is Riverview Intermediate School (rated 8.4/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Sartell). Additionally, Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ (rated 8.3/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Saint Cloud). 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 | 8.4 |
| Benton-Stearns Ed District EC Sartell | 0.5 mi | — |
| SARTELL MIDDLE Sartell | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Pine Meadow Primary School Sartell | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| 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 | 8.8 |
| PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Saint Cloud | 2.7 mi | 4.7 |
| SARTELL SENIOR HIGH Sartell | 2.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Pleasantview Elementary Sauk Rapids | 2.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ Saint Cloud | 3.2 mi | 8.3 |
| St. Cloud Math & Science Middle Saint Cloud | 3.2 mi | 4.5 |
| NORTH JUNIOR HIGH Saint Cloud | 3.5 mi | 6.4 |
| APOLLO SENIOR HIGH Saint Cloud | 3.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Hillside Early Childhood Center Sauk Rapids | 3.1 mi | 5.4 |
| MADISON ELEMENTARY Saint Cloud | 3.8 mi | 7.3 |
| WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY Saint Cloud | 3.8 mi | 7.7 |
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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Benton-stearns Education Pioneers has a median household income of $71,964. It is an area where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $251,500, with a median rent of $972/month. The local poverty rate of 6.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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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 the most recent state assessment data, Benton-stearns Education Pioneers has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
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.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,376/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Sauk Rapids). Data >1 year old.
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
- Phone
- (320) 257-9989
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Benton-Stearns Education District- District Enrollment
- 163
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $76,042
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