Serving 376 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 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- 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 376 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#297 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Eaton Elementary School's ranking?
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School is ranked #297 out of 1,779 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 Platte Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
376 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 American Indian.
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
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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