Enrollment
357
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eaton, CO
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Eaton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080360001986
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Eaton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Eaton Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Eaton, CO.
School address
District: Weld County School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080360001986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Eaton Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Eaton Elementary School
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Eaton, Colorado, enrolling 357 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 320 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #291, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weld County School District No. Re-2 spends $10,860 per pupil, 33% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Weld County School District No. Re-2 also operates Eaton High School (567 students) and Eaton Middle School (485 students) alongside Benjamin Eaton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benjamin Eaton Elementary School compares
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Colorado - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Benjamin Eaton Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County School District No. Re-2, which includes Benjamin Eaton Elementary School.
$10,860
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.5%
State 20.4%
Federal 5.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Benjamin Eaton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eaton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galeton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Eaton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Eaton Elementary School
How many students attend Benjamin Eaton Elementary School?
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eaton, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Eaton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Eaton Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Eaton Elementary School?
13.2% of students at Benjamin Eaton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Eaton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Eaton Elementary School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Eaton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Eaton Elementary School?
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Eaton Elementary School rank among public schools in Eaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Eaton Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Eaton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eaton on the city page.
Is Benjamin Eaton Elementary School a good school?
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Weld County School District No. Re-2?
Besides Benjamin Eaton Elementary School, Weld County School District No. Re-2 also operates Eaton High School (567 students), Eaton Middle School (485 students), and Eaton Elementary School (484 students). See the Weld County School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.
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