Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin Eaton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Benjamin Eaton Elementary School serves the southwest part of Eaton, CO, covering an area of approximately 72.1 square miles, with most students living within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 4.8 miles, reaching up to 7.3 miles at its farthest point.
- 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
School Overview
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Business is Children!
School Rankings
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Eaton Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #276 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Benjamin Eaton Elementary School often compared to?
Benjamin Eaton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briggsdale Elementary School, Platte Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Eaton Elementary School?
357 students attend Benjamin Eaton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Benjamin Eaton Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin Eaton Elementary School?
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Benjamin Eaton Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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