Enrollment
251
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bennett, CO
Bennett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bennett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080243000091
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennett Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Bennett · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennett Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bennett, CO.
School address
District: Bennett School District No. 29j · Colorado
NCES ID 080243000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bennett Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bennett Elementary School
Bennett Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bennett, Colorado, enrolling 251 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.8% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 247 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #240, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (41%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bennett School District No. 29j spends $10,252 per pupil, 37% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bennett School District No. 29j also operates Bennett High School (431 students) and Bennett Middle School (281 students) alongside Bennett 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 Bennett Elementary School compares
Bennett 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Colorado - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.6%
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
$10,252
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
White 41.4%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Bennett Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bennett School District No. 29j, which includes Bennett Elementary School.
$10,252
Per student
-37%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 34.8%
Federal 13.4%
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 Bennett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennett Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 79:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~251 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bennett Elementary School
How many students attend Bennett Elementary School?
Bennett Elementary School has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bennett, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% 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 Bennett Elementary School?
28.8% of students at Bennett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bennett Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Bennett, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennett Elementary School?
Bennett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Bennett Elementary School rank among public schools in Bennett?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bennett, 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 Bennett on the city page.
Is Bennett Elementary School a good school?
Bennett Elementary School earns 28/100 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 Bennett School District No. 29j?
Besides Bennett Elementary School, Bennett School District No. 29j also operates Bennett High School (431 students), Bennett Middle School (281 students), and Bennett Intermediate School (256 students). See the Bennett School District No. 29j district page for the complete list.
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