Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Bennett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bennett Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bennett Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
41%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
43%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bennett Elementary School often compared to?
Bennett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Strasburg Elementary School, Bennett Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Bennett Elementary School?
248 students attend Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bennett Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett Elementary School?
Bennett Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bennett Elementary School offer ?
Bennett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Bennett Elementary School part of?
Bennett Elementary School is part of Bennett School District No. 29j.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
BES Spring Break 3/17/2025 to 3/20/2025 (Events, Bennett School District)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events, Bennett School District)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events, Bennett School District)
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Events, Bennett School District)
March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (Events, Bennett School District)
March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
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