Enrollment
281
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bennett Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bennett Middle School
Bennett Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bennett, Colorado, enrolling 281 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 91% of Colorado schools and 30% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.6% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 281 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 275 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #259, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (40%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.6% 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.
Discipline events run high: 153 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 281 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bennett School District No. 29j also operates Bennett High School (431 students) and Bennett Intermediate School (256 students) alongside Bennett Middle 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 Middle School compares
Bennett Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,252
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
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.
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 52.3%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bennett School District No. 29j, which includes Bennett Middle 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 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
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 middle 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 (~281 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bennett Middle School a good school?
Bennett Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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