Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bennett Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bennett Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bennett Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#342 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
69%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett Elementary School's ranking?
Bennett Elementary School is ranked #342 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bennett Elementary School often compared to?
Bennett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bennett Elementary School?
383 students attend Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bennett Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett Elementary School?
Bennett Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bennett Elementary School offer ?
Bennett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett Elementary School part of?
Bennett Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Bennett Elementary School located?
Bennett Elementary School is located in the Prospect And Shields neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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