Serving 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bethune Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
31%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
How many students attend Bethune Elementary School?
71 students attend Bethune Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bethune Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethune Elementary School?
Bethune Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bethune Elementary School offer ?
Bethune Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bethune Elementary School part of?
Bethune Elementary School is part of Bethune School District No. R - 5.
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