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 (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Attendance Zone: Bennett Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Bennett, CO, encompassing approximately 289.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.3 miles.
- 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
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
47%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-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 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.
School Calendar
View the Bennett Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Fall Break NO School
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Fall Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Fall Break NO School
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Fall Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
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