Enrollment
79
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bennett, CO
Bennett Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Bennett Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080243001751
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennett Preschool earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Bennett · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 79:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennett Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett Preschool ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bennett, CO.
School address
District: Bennett School District No. 29j · Colorado
NCES ID 080243001751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
79:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+376% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bennett Preschool compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bennett Preschool
Bennett Preschool is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Bennett, Colorado, enrolling 79 students.
Class loads run heavy: 79:1 is larger than about 99% of Colorado schools and 376% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.5% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Colorado average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Colorado schools, with 79 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (35%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Preschool.
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 Preschool compares
Bennett Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 79:1 | ▲ 376% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 78% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
79:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
79:1
students per teacher
- 376% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 51.9%
White 35.4%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Bennett Preschool is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bennett School District No. 29j, which includes Bennett Preschool.
$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 Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennett Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennett Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennett Preschool'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
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other 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 (~79 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bennett Preschool
How many students attend Bennett Preschool?
Bennett Preschool has 79 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bennett, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett Preschool is 79:1, which is 376% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 403% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bennett Preschool?
8.5% of students at Bennett Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennett Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Bennett Preschool is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in Bennett, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennett Preschool?
Bennett Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bennett Preschool rank among public schools in Bennett?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett Preschool ranks #1 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 Preschool a good school?
Bennett Preschool earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Preschool, 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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