BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Located at 1400 Montana Ave in Benson, Minnesota, the Benson Public School District operates as an open, traditional public school system serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Set within a remote rural community, this non-charter district manages four operational schools that deliver comprehensive educational programming to the local region. Community members, families, and researchers can reach the district administration at (320) 843-2710 or explore program details via their official website at http://www.benson.k12.mn.us/.

In the 2024–2025 academic year dataset, the district serves a total enrollment of 760 students, consisting of 382 female and 378 male learners distributed across all grade levels—ranging from 53 pre-kindergarten and 56 kindergarten children to 48 high school seniors. The student population includes 607 White students, 86 Hispanic students, 28 students of two or more races, 19 Black students, 19 Asian students, and 1 American Indian student. Supporting this student body is a dedicated educational workforce totaling 297.84 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework comprises 106.64 FTE teachers, 29.36 FTE instructional aides, and 161.84 FTE support staff, ensuring both classroom guidance and operational support across the district's schools.