- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Bennett Preschool grew from 71 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080243001751 · Bennett, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 79:1 · 8.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bennett High School (431 students)
Bennett Preschool grew from 71 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bennett Preschool 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
- Bennett Elemen
Bennett Elementary School
251 students
- This school 79
Bennett Preschool
79 students
What this shows Bennett Preschool reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennett Preschool compares
Bennett Preschool is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,775
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~79 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), up 4.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.