Bennett Elementary School

Summary:

Bennett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving 409 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Poudre School District R-1, which is ranked 11th out of 116 districts in the state.

Bennett Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 5th grade Science and English Language Arts. Bennett's 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students outperform their peers in the district and state in both English Language Arts and Math. While the school has a higher percentage of White students (71.64%) compared to nearby schools, it still maintains a diverse student body with significant representation from other racial/ethnic groups.

Bennett Elementary also stands out for its low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.5%), which is lower than several nearby schools like Putnam Elementary (88.24%) and Irish Elementary (75.07%). Notably, the school's low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools for this subgroup. Overall, Bennett Elementary's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and support for low-income students make it a standout school within the Poudre School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1125 Bennett Road
       Fort Collins, CO  80521-4501


(970) 488-4750

District: Poudre School District R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
254th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,830 Help


Students who attend Bennett Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Blevins Middle School
High:    Rocky Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.6%
Hispanic:
19.3%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bennett Elementary School ranks better than 73.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 16th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.74. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Bennett Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Poudre School District R-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennett Elementary School is $15,830. 15 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bennett Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennett Elementary School 254th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Bennett Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Poudre School District R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Poudre School District R-1 11th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bennett Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.19 306th 808 62.1%
2005 68.11 278th 823 66.2%
2006 77.56 156th 829 81.2%
2007 79.70 139th 852 83.7%
2008 81.43 128th 849 84.9%
2009 81.40 137th 872 84.3%
2010 86.38 89th 925 90.4%
2011 84.19 118th 935 87.4%
2012 88.17 85th 935 90.9%
2013 86.78 91st 954 90.5%
2014 80.93 158th 962 83.6%
2015 79.11 171st 938 81.8%
2016 88.40 78th 914 91.5%
2017 84.10 115th 929 87.6%
2018 86.91 99th 917 89.2%
2019 84.01 126th 965 86.9%
2021 85.42 98th 710 86.2%
2022 74.24 219th 921 76.2%
2023 76.83 188th 933 79.8%
2024 70.74 254th 943 73.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.16 30th 308 90.3%
2019 73.63 52nd 332 84.3%
2024 67.99 80th 365 78.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.51 79th 690 88.6%
2019 76.49 151st 758 80.1%
2021 76.55 88th 351 74.9%
2022 72.76 136th 595 77.1%
2023 76.72 127th 642 80.2%
2024 66.94 207th 684 69.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.42 47th 84 44.0%
2019 65.42 37th 110 66.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.37 110th 693 84.1%
2019 82.12 105th 764 86.3%
2021 71.07 118th 352 66.5%
2022 58.79 228th 594 61.6%
2023 58.98 245th 649 62.2%
2024 55.60 290th 683 57.5%
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Rank History for White students at Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.73 125th 596 79.0%
2021 78.89 56th 288 80.6%
2022 56.55 199th 454 56.2%
2023 64.75 175th 525 66.7%
2024 59.68 217th 539 59.7%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Open Quote I love how there are many spelling words each week, and not only to take home, but there's an extra list in class as well. Also, classroom reinforcement on reading is such a great motivation for children to read more enthusiastically. Homework is a combination of all the things that children have learned in class--I really like that. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bennett Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 494 15 44 17 3 n/a n/a 0 573
1989 486 18 60 28 5 n/a n/a 0 597
1990 452 12 44 23 4 n/a n/a 0 535
1991 454 12 40 28 3 n/a n/a 0 537
1992 492 10 27 24 4 n/a n/a 0 557
1993 442 9 22 20 5 n/a n/a 0 498
1994 428 8 21 23 2 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 387 15 17 26 6 n/a n/a 0 451
1996 387 15 17 26 6 n/a n/a 0 451
1997 381 11 12 39 4 n/a n/a 0 447
1998 388 11 13 45 1 n/a n/a 0 458
1999 374 11 9 52 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2000 362 12 10 58 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2001 355 14 17 57 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2002 294 12 20 55 6 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 294 12 20 55 6 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 308 15 12 43 3 n/a n/a 0 381
2005 309 16 16 43 3 n/a n/a 0 387
2006 329 12 21 42 4 n/a n/a 0 408
2007 344 13 27 39 5 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 361 18 32 41 4 n/a n/a 0 456
2009 385 17 38 43 3 n/a n/a 0 486
2010 349 20 36 47 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2011 351 12 26 50 4 0 25 0 468
2012 370 9 23 45 4 0 27 0 478
2013 378 8 24 50 7 1 26 0 494
2014 379 5 17 57 8 0 26 0 492
2015 395 4 19 55 7 0 29 0 509
2016 392 3 14 55 5 0 25 0 494
2017 378 4 17 65 5 0 27 0 496
2018 378 2 17 61 2 0 25 0 485
2019 374 9 16 60 1 0 21 0 481
2020 348 7 13 68 1 0 17 0 454
2021 303 9 15 78 4 0 12 0 421
2022 294 7 13 65 1 0 15 0 395
2023 293 8 13 79 1 0 15 0 409

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 24.2 23.6 n/a
1989 597 25.1 23.7 10.9
1990 535 25.0 21.4 10.5
1991 537 23.1 23.2 7.6
1992 557 25.8 21.5 6.6
1993 498 25.1 19.8 9.6
1994 482 24.0 20.1 11.6
1995 451 23.0 19.6 14.2
1996 451 23.0 19.6 14.2
1997 447 26.0 17.2 18.1
1998 458 25.6 17.9 19.2
1999 446 26.6 16.8 18.6
2000 443 27.0 16.4 28
2001 445 27.0 16.5 28.3
2002 387 27.7 14.0 29.5
2003 387 27.7 14.0 29.5
2004 381 26.0 14.7 27
2005 387 27.4 14.1 28.2
2006 408 27.7 14.7 25.7
2007 428 27.7 15.5 30.8
2008 456 29.9 15.3 21.5
2009 486 27.1 17.9 25.9
2010 454 27.4 16.5 26
2011 468 27.2 17.2 22
2012 478 27.3 17.5 26.4
2013 494 28.6 17.2 24.9
2014 492 27.9 17.6 25
2015 509 28.0 18.1 26.5
2016 494 29.0 17.0 29.1
2017 496 28.4 17.4 32.7
2018 485 29.2 16.6 33.6
2019 481 30.0 16.0 34.7
2020 454 30.4 14.9 35.2
2021 421 25.8 16.2 33.5
2022 395 25.9 15.2 37
2023 409 25.5 16.0 44.5

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 24.2 23.6 n/a
1989 597 25.1 23.7 10.9
1990 535 25.0 21.4 10.5
1991 537 23.1 23.2 7.6
1992 557 25.8 21.5 6.6
1993 498 25.1 19.8 9.6
1994 482 24.0 20.1 11.6
1995 451 23.0 19.6 14.2
1996 451 23.0 19.6 14.2
1997 447 26.0 17.2 18.1
1998 458 25.6 17.9 19.2
1999 446 26.6 16.8 18.6
2000 443 27.0 16.4 28
2001 445 27.0 16.5 28.3
2002 387 27.7 14.0 29.5
2003 387 27.7 14.0 29.5
2004 381 26.0 14.7 27
2005 387 27.4 14.1 28.2
2006 408 27.7 14.7 25.7
2007 428 27.7 15.5 30.8
2008 456 29.9 15.3 21.5
2009 486 27.1 17.9 25.9
2010 454 27.4 16.5 26
2011 468 27.2 17.2 22
2012 478 27.3 17.5 26.4
2013 494 28.6 17.2 24.9
2014 492 27.9 17.6 25
2015 509 28.0 18.1 26.5
2016 494 29.0 17.0 29.1
2017 496 28.4 17.4 32.7
2018 485 29.2 16.6 33.6
2019 481 30.0 16.0 34.7
2020 454 30.4 14.9 35.2
2021 421 25.8 16.2 33.5
2022 395 25.9 15.2 37
2023 409 25.5 16.0 44.5

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 Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,661
2020 $12,367
2021 $12,736
2022 $14,304
2023 $15,830

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bennett Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 126th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 188th of 933 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bennett Elementary School)50.649.4
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)55.256
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Bennett Elementary School)49.448.8
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)55.254.3
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett Elementary School)66.757.6
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)66.659.1
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Bennett Elementary School)62.253.3
 8.9%
   4th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)53.749.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Bennett Elementary School)65.466.7
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Poudre School District R-1)51.749.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett Elementary School)72.564
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)66.464.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Bennett Elementary School)6254
 8%
   5th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)54.552.6
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bennett Elementary School)6355.9
 7.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)60.658.7
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Bennett Elementary School)57.851.6
 6.2%
   All Grades Math (Poudre School District R-1)5249.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students481409
 15%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian11
Asian1613
 18.8%
Hispanic6079
 31.7%
Pacific Islander00
White374293
 21.7%
Two or More Races2115
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.7%44.5%
 9.8%


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Students who attend Bennett Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blevins Middle School
High : Rocky Mountain High School

Bennett Elementary School ranks 254th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 409 students attended Bennett Elementary School.

Students at Bennett Elementary School are 72% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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