Serving 525 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bethke Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 18% 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: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bethke Elementary School's student population of 525 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bethke Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethke Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#154 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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 Bethke Elementary School's ranking?
Bethke Elementary School is ranked #154 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bethke Elementary School often compared to?
Bethke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timnath Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bethke Elementary School?
525 students attend Bethke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bethke Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethke Elementary School?
Bethke Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bethke Elementary School offer ?
Bethke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethke Elementary School part of?
Bethke Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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