- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Timnath, CO
Bethke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bethke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080399006380
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethke Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Timnath · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethke Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethke Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Timnath, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399006380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Bethke Elementary School shrank from 554 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 080399006380 · Timnath, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 15.1:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students)
Bethke Elementary School shrank from 554 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bethke Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
2,044 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge High School
1,846 students
- Fort Collins H
Fort Collins High School
1,836 students
- Liberty Common
Liberty Common Charter School
1,516 students
- Timnath Middle
Timnath Middle-High School
1,456 students
- This school 512
Bethke Elementary School
512 students
What this shows Bethke Elementary School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethke Elementary School compares
Bethke Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 89% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Colorado - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Bethke Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poudre School District R-1 reports $14,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethke Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethke Elementary School
How many students attend Bethke Elementary School?
Bethke Elementary School has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Timnath, CO. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethke Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethke Elementary School?
4.2% of students at Bethke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bethke Elementary School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Timnath, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethke Elementary School?
Bethke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Bethke Elementary School rank among public schools in Timnath?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethke Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Timnath, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Bethke Elementary School, Poudre School District R-1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students), Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students), and Fort Collins High School (1,836 students). See the Poudre School District R-1 district page for the complete list.