At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
391
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
38%-9.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in BENSON, Minnesota. The school enrolls 391 students. It is part of the BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictBENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27151
CityBENSON
ZIP56215
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270447000201
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment391
White80.6%
Hispanic / Latino11.3%
Black / African American1.5%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
80.6%
Hispanic
11.3%
Black
1.5%
Asian
2.8%
Two+
3.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.