Enrollment
431
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bennett, CO
Bennett High School
Federal NCES profile for Bennett High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080243000092
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennett High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Bennett · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennett High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Bennett, CO.
School address
District: Bennett School District No. 29j · Colorado
NCES ID 080243000092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bennett High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bennett High School
Bennett High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Bennett, Colorado, enrolling 431 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Colorado schools and 23% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 431 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 411 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #327, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (39%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.1% 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.
Discipline events run high: 95 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 431 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bennett School District No. 29j also operates Bennett Middle School (281 students) and Bennett Intermediate School (256 students) alongside Bennett High 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 High School compares
Bennett High 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Colorado - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.1%
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 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 52.7%
White 38.7%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Bennett High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bennett School District No. 29j, which includes Bennett High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennett Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennett Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennett Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennett High 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
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 79:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high 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 (~431 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bennett High School
How many students attend Bennett High School?
Bennett High School has 431 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bennett, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett High School is 20.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bennett High School?
19.7% of students at Bennett High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennett High School?
The largest demographic group at Bennett High School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Bennett, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennett High School?
Bennett High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bennett High School rank among public schools in Bennett?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett High School ranks #3 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 High School a good school?
Bennett High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. 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 High School, Bennett School District No. 29j also operates Bennett Middle School (281 students), Bennett Intermediate School (256 students), and Bennett Elementary School (251 students). See the Bennett School District No. 29j district page for the complete list.
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