Serving 400 students in grades 3-5, Benjamin Eaton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Eaton Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
74%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Eaton Elementary School's ranking?
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School is ranked #154 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Benjamin Eaton Elementary School often compared to?
Benjamin Eaton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Platte Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Eaton Elementary School?
400 students attend Benjamin Eaton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Benjamin Eaton Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Eaton Elementary School?
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Benjamin Eaton Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Benjamin Eaton Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School is part of Weld County School District No. Re-2.
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