Bennett Elementary School
Tel:
(970)488-4750
- Bennett Elementary School serves 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Bennett Elementary School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 496 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bennett Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bennett Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #133 out of 1,704 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 77% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Poudre R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bennett Elementary School is Polaris Expeditionary Learning School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Polaris Expeditionary Learning School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dunn Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Collins Dunn Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 398 students
0.8 miles
501 South Washington
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970)488-4825 0.8 K-5 398 - Fort Collins Polaris Expeditionary Learning School Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 402 students
0.9 miles
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970)488-8260 0.9 K-12 402 - Fort Collins Fort Collins Montessori School Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 117 students
1.1 miles
1900 South Taft Hill Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970)402-6516 1.1 PK-5 117 - Fort Collins Bauder Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 551 students
1.2 miles
2345 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970)488-4150 1.2 PK-5 551 - Fort Collins Blevins Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 583 students
1.2 miles
2101 South Taft Hill Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970)488-4000 1.2 6-8 583
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