Bennett Elementary School serves 256 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
Bennett Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bennett Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bennett Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bennett Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#961 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
51%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Bennett Elementary School's ranking?
Bennett Elementary School is ranked #961 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
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?
256 students attend Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Bennett Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett Elementary School?
Bennett Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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
View the Bennett Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break- No School (Bennett School District)
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Fall Break - NO SCHOOL (Bennett School District)
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Fall Break- No School (Bennett School District)
November 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
Fall Break - NO SCHOOL (Bennett School District)
November 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
Fall Break- No School (Bennett School District)
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
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