Top Rankings
Bethune School District No. R- 5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 99 students in Bethune School District No. R- 5. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public School in Bethune School District No. R- 5 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School
1,894 Schools
# Students
99 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bethune School District No. R- 5, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.6%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
% Hispanic
49%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
46%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,545 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,727 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$3 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$32,545
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$33,727
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Bethune School District No. R- 5 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethune Public Schools
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bethune School District No. R- 5?
Bethune School District No. R- 5 manages 1 public schools serving 99 students.
What is the rank of Bethune School District No. R- 5?
Bethune School District No. R- 5 is ranked #128 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethune School District No. R- 5?
49% of Bethune School District No. R- 5 students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethune School District No. R- 5?
Bethune School District No. R- 5 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Bethune School District No. R- 5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,727 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
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