Is Bennett Ranch Elementary School a good school?

Bennett Ranch Elementary School ranks 499 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bennett Ranch Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 378 students attended Bennett Ranch Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bennett Ranch Elementary School?

Students at Bennett Ranch Elementary School are 59% White, 22% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Bennett Ranch Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bennett Ranch Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Falcon Middle School High : Falcon High School

Bennett Ranch Elementary School

Summary:

Bennett Ranch Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Peyton, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 386. The school is part of the El Paso County Colorado School District 49, which is ranked 44 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Bennett Ranch has a higher percentage of White students (62.69%) compared to the more diverse nearby schools like Ridgeview Elementary (48.47% White) and Inspiration View Elementary (52.4% White), its academic performance as measured by CMAS test scores is generally lower than the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 39.3% of Bennett Ranch students were proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, compared to 45.9% in the district and 44.1% statewide. Similarly, in CMAS Math, only 34.6% of Bennett Ranch students were proficient or better, compared to 32% in the district and 34.2% statewide.

The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and White students, is also lower than the state averages. Additionally, Bennett Ranch has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 19.84% to 22.13% over the past three school years, which is lower than some of the nearby schools. These factors, combined with the school's underperformance compared to its peers within the same district, suggest the need for a deeper examination of the factors contributing to its challenges and the implementation of targeted strategies to drive continuous improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11243 Londonderry Drive
Peyton, CO 80831

(719) 495-5232

District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49

SchoolDigger Rank:
499^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,194

Students who attend Bennett Ranch Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Falcon Middle School
High:	Falcon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 378

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.7%

Hispanic:

22.2%

Two or more races:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bennett Ranch Elementary School ranks worse than 52.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 12^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.84. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bennett Ranch Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.7%), Hispanic (22.2%), two or more races (15.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bennett Ranch Elementary School is 16.8. 11 elementary schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bennett Ranch Elementary School employs 22.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennett Ranch Elementary School is $13,194. 9 elementary schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bennett Ranch Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennett Ranch Elementary School 499^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Bennett Ranch Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

El Paso County Colorado School District 49:

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso County Colorado School District 49 44^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bennett Ranch Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bennett Ranch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	56.92	389^th	965	59.7%
2021	27.70	542^nd	710	23.7%
2022	22.09	696^th	921	24.4%
2023	48.18	450^th	933	51.8%
2024	42.84	499^th	943	47.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennett Ranch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.75	238^th	365	34.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Bennett Ranch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	52.65	326^th	758	57.0%
2022	19.03	492^nd	595	17.3%
2023	43.21	347^th	642	46.0%
2024	33.80	448^th	684	34.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Bennett Ranch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	48.18	360^th	764	52.9%
2022	19.92	475^th	594	20.0%
2023	29.25	443^rd	649	31.7%
2024	34.44	429^th	683	37.2%

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Rank History for White students at Bennett Ranch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	31.06	422^nd	596	29.2%
2022	3.66	453^rd	454	0.2%
2023	21.92	445^th	525	15.2%
2024	20.55	464^th	539	13.9%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, July 17, 2021

Update 2021: Still a crap school, during COVID 19, we did 99 of the teaching, the teachers just read books to our child and joked around during "class", waste of time. Expected us to go over math with them BEFORE class. There was something that didn't make sense in one of the assignments, the teacher admitted she didn't read the content that she puts out. Wow, way to earn your paycheck. She said that a group of them gets together and they agree on the things that gets submitted, but that she doesn't read the assignments or watches the videos which makes sense because the videos and assignments never went together like they were suppose to. Crap school. This is a clean school. It's new, it's pretty, it feels safe. My child's teacher is a hypocrite. But because it's a new school, they care about their licenses and want to protect themselves no matter what. So with that said, if a parent spanks their child or the child lies about abuse, the school WILL call DHS no matter what. If you or your spouse have any special clearances for your jobs, don't send them here. Once DHS initiates that investigation, even if it's all lies, your clearances are at jeopardy. The school has no regard for parents here, they care about your child, but apparently not enough to make sure that your child stays in your life due to "we might loose our license" excuses even if the accusations are far fetched. My child has also gotten hurt here, got hit on the face with a ball by another kid, another time was he was getting punched by some bullies on the stomach.... This school keeps this mask on with the whole "no bullies!" policy..... I never got a call, I never got a letter... My child had to tell me. Granted that he's a little liar, I confirmed the ball in the face by the blood on his shirt and the punches on the stomach by his teacher who said "I'm not sure what happened, but I explained to the boys that hitting is not ok" that's it. If you have complaints, go directly to the D49 building, they said talk to the zone leader, but she's no help. All she does is relay messages to you that you have already heard. That's all. Privacy awareness..... Does not exist, I signed a form saying that I do not give consent for my child's picture or videos be taken ... They have violated that time and time again, livestreaming videos on YouTube, etc. So overall, I'm not happy with this school, they don't know what they're doing. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bennett Ranch Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	211	10	6	69	1	1	25	323
2020	224	9	5	86	1	1	31	357
2021	217	8	1	74	0	1	47	348
2022	245	6	2	69	0	1	60	383
2023	242	8	1	78	1	2	54	386
2024	222	7	2	84	2	1	60	378

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bennett Ranch Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	323	18.0	17.9	27.9
2020	357	22.3	15.9	24.6
2021	348	22.5	15.4	22.1
2022	383	21.5	17.8	19.8
2023	386	23.5	16.3	21
2024	378	22.4	16.8	30.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bennett Ranch Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	323	18.0	17.9	27.9
2020	357	22.3	15.9	24.6
2021	348	22.5	15.4	22.1
2022	383	21.5	17.8	19.8
2023	386	23.5	16.3	21
2024	378	22.4	16.8	30.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bennett Ranch Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,164
2020	$10,717
2021	$11,041
2022	$11,651
2023	$13,194

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bennett Ranch Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 389^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 450^th of 933 Elementary schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bennett Ranch Elementary School)	39.1	27.7	11.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)	42.7	45.4	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	40.7	0.6%
3rd Grade Math (Bennett Ranch Elementary School)	39.1	43.1	4%
3rd Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)	41.3	41.3
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett Ranch Elementary School)	42.9	36.2	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)	48.5	42.5	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	44.1	3.9%
4th Grade Math (Bennett Ranch Elementary School)	36.7	18.4	18.3%
4th Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)	33.8	32.7	1.1%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Bennett Ranch Elementary School)	47.4	40.8	6.6%
5th Grade Science (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)	39.3	32.2	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett Ranch Elementary School)	56.1	54.9	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)	53.8	49	4.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Bennett Ranch Elementary School)	43.9	31.4	12.5%
5th Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)	35.4	33	2.4%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bennett Ranch Elementary School)	46.7	37	9.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)	49.4	44.5	4.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Bennett Ranch Elementary School)	40.1	32.1	8%
All Grades Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)	33.3	29.5	3.8%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	323	386	19.5%
African American	10	8	20%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	1	83.3%
Hispanic	69	78	13%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	211	242	14.7%
Two or More Races	25	54	116%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.9%	21%	6.9%

Schools Near Bennett Ranch Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Bennett Ranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11243 Londonderry Drive	Peyton	80831	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	No	(719) 495-5232	378	22	16.8	30.7%	222 (58.7%)	7 (1.9%)	84 (22.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	60 (15.9%)	42.8	499^th of 943 public elementary schools	47.1%		48.2	450^th of 933 public elementary schools	51.8%	49	46.9	36.4	35.4				39.3	49.0	24.2	34.0				34.6	36.2		$13,194
Meridian Ranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10480 Rainbow Bridge Drive	Falcon	80831	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	No	(719) 494-2909	670	40	16.6	24.8%	428 (63.9%)	30 (4.5%)	123 (18.4%)	12 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (10.9%)	70.4	259^th of 943 public elementary schools	72.5%		65.3	294^th of 933 public elementary schools	68.5%	35	57.8	53.9	58.0				56.8	60.2	40.4	48.7				50.6	42.0		$12,882
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	11925 Antlers Ridge Road	Falcon	80831	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 522-2580	399	21	19.1	17.0%	301 (75.4%)	1 (0.3%)	54 (13.5%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.5%)	60.9	355^th of 943 public elementary schools	62.4%		58.3	359^th of 933 public elementary schools	61.5%	4	72.1	31.7	63.6	51.4	59.3	76.0	58.1	60.5	42.5	31.8	22.2	51.9	56.0	43.3	44.2	76.9	$10,386
Woodmen Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8308 Del Rio Road	Falcon	80831	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	No	(719) 495-5500	632	37	17.0	34.2%	392 (62.0%)	22 (3.5%)	148 (23.4%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (10.0%)	55.8	398^th of 943 public elementary schools	57.8%		51.4	417^th of 933 public elementary schools	55.3%	19	38.8	51.3	52.8				48.5	37.5	46.1	34.3				39.7	41.3		$13,892
Falcon Elementary School of Technology	Public	PK, KG-5	12050 Falcon Highway	Falcon	80831	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 495-5272	289	22	13.1	47.1%	178 (61.6%)	4 (1.4%)	76 (26.3%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (9.0%)	36.1	553^rd of 943 public elementary schools	41.4%		28.5	621^st of 933 public elementary schools	33.4%	68	34.1	52.5	33.3				40.0	24.4	35.0	23.1				27.5	30.0		$17,215
Inspiration View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9233 Vista Del Pico Blvd	Colorado Springs	80927	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	No	(719) 201-8026	516	32	16.1	33.3%	258 (50.0%)	30 (5.8%)	127 (24.6%)	19 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (15.7%)	46.2	478^th of 943 public elementary schools	49.3%		40.6	510^th of 933 public elementary schools	45.3%	32	51.1	40.0	42.9				45.0	43.3	38.8	21.7				35.6	26.5		$12,786
Grand Peak Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7036 Cowpoke Road	Colorado Springs	80908	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 495-7360	631	34	18.8	30.0%	366 (58.0%)	22 (3.5%)	159 (25.2%)	20 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	60 (9.5%)	33.9	571^st of 943 public elementary schools	39.4%		28.8	615^th of 933 public elementary schools	34.1%	44	25.0	32.9	47.1	39.2	52.8	29.5	37.4	26.0	15.8	40.0	19.6	34.0	25.0	26.7	38.6	25.0	$8,543
Legacy Peak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8701 Wolf Valley Drive	Colorado Springs	80924	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5900	640	38	16.9	19.1%	377 (58.9%)	23 (3.6%)	123 (19.2%)	35 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	77 (12.0%)	55.7	400^th of 943 public elementary schools	57.6%		50.1	431^st of 933 public elementary schools	53.8%	31	33.3	47.4	56.6				46.1	45.8	33.0	48.0				42.4	41.7		$10,820
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6464 Peterson Road	Colorado Springs	80923	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 428-4940	501	33	15.0	30.7%	248 (49.5%)	36 (7.2%)	128 (25.5%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	78 (15.6%)	54.8	406^th of 943 public elementary schools	56.9%		70.4	245^th of 933 public elementary schools	73.7%	161		28.9	51.9	57.1	50.0		38.9		29.7	50.0	42.9	46.2		35.6	42.9	26.3	$9,626
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6753 Shimmering Creek Place	Colorado Springs	80923	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	No	(719) 494-8700	599	34	17.6	37.9%	303 (50.6%)	32 (5.3%)	147 (24.5%)	17 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	95 (15.9%)	64.4	320^th of 943 public elementary schools	66.1%		63.1	319^th of 933 public elementary schools	65.8%	1	49.5	46.5	63.4				53.3	41.3	28.6	61.0				44.3	51.2		$12,607

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