Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beattie Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beattie Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beattie Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beattie Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beattie Elementary School's ranking?
Beattie Elementary School is ranked #359 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Beattie Elementary School often compared to?
Beattie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riffenburgh Elementary School, Harris Bilingual Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Beattie Elementary School?
336 students attend Beattie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Beattie Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beattie Elementary School?
Beattie Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Beattie Elementary School offer ?
Beattie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Beattie Elementary School part of?
Beattie Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Beattie Elementary School located?
Beattie Elementary School is located in the Meadowlark neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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