- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bennett, CO
Bennett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bennett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080243000093
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennett Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Bennett · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennett Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bennett, CO.
School address
District: Bennett School District No. 29j · Colorado
NCES ID 080243000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Bennett Middle School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 080243000093 · Bennett, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 21.6:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Bennett High School (431 students)
Bennett Middle School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bennett Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bennett High S
Bennett High School
431 students
- This school
Bennett Middle School
281 students
- Bennett Interm
Bennett Intermediate School
256 students
- Bennett Elemen
Bennett Elementary School
251 students
- Bennett Presch 79
Bennett Preschool
79 students
What this shows Bennett Middle School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennett Middle School compares
Bennett Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
White 39.5%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Bennett Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennett Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennett Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennett Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennett Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bennett Middle School
How many students attend Bennett Middle School?
Bennett Middle School has 281 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bennett, CO. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett Middle School is 21.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bennett Middle School?
29.6% of students at Bennett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bennett Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Bennett, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennett Middle School?
Bennett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Bennett?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School, Bennett School District No. 29j also operates Bennett High School (431 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.