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.
12
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benton-Stearns Education - ASD
Demographic Student Count
White11
Black1
  • White
    11 (91.7%)
  • Black
    1 (8.3%)
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)223-7401
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 2
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 2
Grade 11 1
Grade 12 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benton-Stearns Education - ASD
Grade Student Count
Grade 21
Grade 32
Grade 51
Grade 62
Grade 72
Grade 111
Grade 123
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benton-Stearns Education - ASD
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female325%
Male975%