Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Bennett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bennett Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bennett Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
42%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bennett Elementary School often compared to?
Bennett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Strasburg Elementary School, Bennett High School, Bennett Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
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?
251 students attend Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bennett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennett Elementary School?
Bennett Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bennett Elementary School offer ?
Bennett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett Elementary School part of?
Bennett Elementary School is part of Bennett School District No. 29j.
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