- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Bennett Elementary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 080243000091 · Bennett, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 14.8:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bennett High School (431 students)
Bennett Elementary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bennett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bennett High S
Bennett High School
431 students
- Bennett Middle
Bennett Middle School
281 students
- Bennett Interm
Bennett Intermediate School
256 students
- This school
Bennett Elementary School
251 students
- Bennett Presch 79
Bennett Preschool
79 students
What this shows Bennett Elementary School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennett Elementary School compares
Bennett Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Bennett School District No. 29j reports $10,775 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~251 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.