Bethke Elementary School

Summary:

Bethke Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Timnath, Colorado, serving 554 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Poudre School District R-1.

Bethke Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Colorado, with exceptional academic performance that significantly exceeds district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 69.2% of Bethke students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state. The school's 5th-grade students also performed exceptionally well in science, with 70.1% proficient or better, compared to 53.8% for the district and 37.9% for the state. Bethke's low student-teacher ratio of 15.9 and very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (4.69%) further contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

Bethke Elementary outperforms nearby schools in the Poudre School District, such as Bamford Elementary and Timnath Elementary, on CMAS tests across all grades and subjects. The school's performance is also significantly higher than schools in the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4. Bethke's consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade demonstrates its excellence in academic achievement and student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

5100 School House Drive
Timnath, CO 80547-2304

(970) 488-4300

District: Poudre School District R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,251

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 525

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.5%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bethke Elementary School ranks better than 92.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5^th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.55. (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 Racial makeup is: White (82.5%), Hispanic (8.6%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethke Elementary School is 15.3. 22 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bethke Elementary School employs 34.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethke Elementary School is $14,251. 25 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethke Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethke Elementary School 71^st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Bethke Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Poudre School District R-1:

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

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Rank History for Bethke Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bethke Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	90.17	53^rd	925	94.3%
2011	94.23	8^th	935	99.1%
2012	91.60	37^th	935	96.0%
2013	94.98	7^th	954	99.3%
2014	94.33	21^st	962	97.8%
2015	97.65	15^th	938	98.4%
2016	95.03	29^th	914	96.8%
2017	95.71	26^th	929	97.2%
2018	91.34	57^th	917	93.8%
2019	93.16	43^rd	965	95.5%
2021	88.13	76^th	710	89.3%
2022	88.42	83^rd	921	91.0%
2023	89.02	84^th	933	91.0%
2024	90.55	71^st	943	92.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Bethke Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	86.70	59^th	690	91.4%
2019	91.07	35^th	758	95.4%
2021	74.94	95^th	351	72.9%
2022	80.38	94^th	595	84.2%
2023	81.13	95^th	642	85.2%
2024	87.59	56^th	684	91.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bethke Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.63	21^st	84	75.0%
2019	78.73	16^th	110	85.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Bethke Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	87.17	67^th	693	90.3%
2019	89.87	48^th	764	93.7%
2021	88.24	44^th	352	87.5%
2022	84.96	72^nd	594	87.9%
2023	85.48	74^th	649	88.6%
2024	83.79	87^th	683	87.3%

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Rank History for White students at Bethke Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	82.01	48^th	337	85.8%
2019	84.02	50^th	596	91.6%
2021	70.02	92^nd	288	68.1%
2022	69.04	133^rd	454	70.7%
2023	72.58	120^th	525	77.1%
2024	76.92	92^nd	539	82.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Bethke Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	255	0	10	11	1	n/a	n/a	277
2010	290	0	17	15	1	n/a	n/a	323
2011	310	1	13	21	1	0	17	363
2012	376	3	15	22	0	1	18	435
2013	428	5	13	33	0	1	18	498
2014	477	3	15	26	0	2	20	543
2015	502	3	16	35	1	3	9	569
2016	515	3	14	39	1	7	11	590
2017	531	2	19	42	1	6	15	616
2018	539	3	22	51	0	5	13	633
2019	550	1	18	50	3	4	17	643
2020	538	1	23	50	3	1	22	638
2021	508	1	21	57	0	0	21	608
2022	439	1	21	44	1	0	26	532
2023	459	2	16	46	1	1	29	554
2024	433	2	19	45	1	0	25	525

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 Bethke Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	277	16.7	16.6	1.4
2010	323	17.5	18.4	2.2
2011	363	18.8	19.2	4.4
2012	435	24.6	17.6	4.1
2013	498	27.8	17.9	4.8
2014	543	30.0	18.1	3.5
2015	569	31.0	18.3	5.1
2016	590	34.0	17.3	3.2
2017	616	34.1	18.0	2.9
2018	633	34.7	18.2	3.9
2019	643	36.3	17.7	3.3
2020	638	38.2	16.7	4.1
2021	608	36.2	16.7	4.3
2022	532	33.0	16.1	3.2
2023	554	34.7	15.9	4.7
2024	525	34.2	15.3	8.2

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 Bethke Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	277	16.7	16.6	1.4
2010	323	17.5	18.4	2.2
2011	363	18.8	19.2	4.4
2012	435	24.6	17.6	4.1
2013	498	27.8	17.9	4.8
2014	543	30.0	18.1	3.5
2015	569	31.0	18.3	5.1
2016	590	34.0	17.3	3.2
2017	616	34.1	18.0	2.9
2018	633	34.7	18.2	3.9
2019	643	36.3	17.7	3.3
2020	638	38.2	16.7	4.1
2021	608	36.2	16.7	4.3
2022	532	33.0	16.1	3.2
2023	554	34.7	15.9	4.7
2024	525	34.2	15.3	8.2

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 Bethke Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,370
2020	$11,137
2021	$12,004
2022	$13,334
2023	$14,251

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethke Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 43^rd of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 84^th of 933 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethke Elementary School)	63.1	57.4	5.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)	55.2	56	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Bethke Elementary School)	72.8	53.7	19.1%
3rd Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)	55.2	54.3	0.9%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethke Elementary School)	72.8	68.9	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)	66.6	59.1	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Bethke Elementary School)	69.9	59.3	10.6%
4th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)	53.7	49.4	4.3%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Bethke Elementary School)	64.5	69.4	4.9%
5th Grade Science (Poudre School District R-1)	51.7	49.5	2.2%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethke Elementary School)	74.6	82.6	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)	66.4	64.3	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Bethke Elementary School)	68.1	72.1	4%
5th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)	54.5	52.6	1.9%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bethke Elementary School)	70.6	69.3	1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)	60.6	58.7	1.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Bethke Elementary School)	70.1	61.4	8.7%
All Grades Math (Poudre School District R-1)	52	49.5	2.5%
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	643	554	13.8%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	18	16	11.1%
Hispanic	50	46	8%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	550	459	16.5%
Two or More Races	17	29	70.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.3%	4.7%	1.4%

Schools Near Bethke 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 All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Bethke Elementary School	Public	K-5	5100 School House Drive	Timnath	80547	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 488-4300	525	34	15.3	8.2%	433 (82.5%)	2 (0.4%)	45 (8.6%)	19 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.8%)	90.6	71^st of 943 public elementary schools	92.5%		89	84^th of 933 public elementary schools	91.0%	13	64.1	71.6	72.1	69.2	62.6	64.2	67.4	64.7	70.1	$14,251
Timnath Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3909 Main Street	Timnath	80547	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 488-6825	469	28	16.6	30.5%	304 (64.8%)	7 (1.5%)	121 (25.8%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.0%)	68.1	285^th of 943 public elementary schools	69.8%		62.2	325^th of 933 public elementary schools	65.2%	40	38.8	63.6	57.1	53.2	44.6	48.4	55.2	49.5	48.5	$14,186
Grandview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1583 Grand Avenue	Windsor	80550	Weld County	Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4	No	No	No	No	(970) 686-8600	729	45	16.2	24.6%	538 (73.8%)	5 (0.7%)	137 (18.8%)	9 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.1%)	72.7	238^th of 943 public elementary schools	74.8%		60	346^th of 933 public elementary schools	62.9%	108	55.3	50.9	60.6	55.6	58.3	44.9	48.1	50.3	52.4	$11,162
Zach Elementary School	Public	K-5	3715 Kechter Road	Fort Collins	80528	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 488-5100	470	29	16.2	13.2%	297 (63.2%)	12 (2.6%)	54 (11.5%)	57 (12.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (10.0%)	98.1	8^th of 943 public elementary schools	99.2%		99.1	3^rd of 933 public elementary schools	99.7%	5	78.8	89.2	81.3	83.1	87.5	84.3	85.7	85.8	78.0	$15,796
Skyview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Stone Mountain Drive	Windsor	80550	Weld County	Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4	No	No	No	No	(970) 686-8500	693	42	16.4	31.5%	504 (72.7%)	13 (1.9%)	142 (20.5%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.5%)	60.1	365^th of 943 public elementary schools	61.3%		53.1	405^th of 933 public elementary schools	56.6%	40	38.9	53.7	52.8	48.6	50.0	37.5	46.2	44.6	43.0	$11,113
Tozer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	501 Oak Street	Windsor	80550	Weld County	Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 686-8400	532	29	18.5	33.6%	353 (66.4%)	4 (0.8%)	142 (26.7%)	9 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.4%)								(n/a)										$11,798
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	3-5	810 Third Street	Windsor	80550	Weld County	Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4	No	No	No	No	(970) 686-8300	416	27	15.3	30.3%	297 (71.4%)	4 (1.0%)	100 (24.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	70.6	256^th of 943 public elementary schools	72.9%		61.9	329^th of 933 public elementary schools	64.7%	73	55.4	53.3	51.5	53.2	59.8	46.4	46.4	50.0	51.4	$12,228
Bamford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6055 Travers Stakes Street	Loveland	80538	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 488-8500	301	22	13.8	23.6%	220 (73.1%)	6 (2.0%)	41 (13.6%)	17 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	77.3	193^rd of 943 public elementary schools	79.5%		79.6	169^th of 933 public elementary schools	81.9%	24	39.5	48.9	82.4	59.0	50.0	51.1	61.5	54.8	67.3	$16,694
Traut Core Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2515 Timberwood Drive	Fort Collins	80528	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 488-7500	493	26	18.8	18.5%	314 (63.7%)	3 (0.6%)	53 (10.8%)	89 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (6.5%)	96.6	18^th of 943 public elementary schools	98.1%		97.8	12^th of 933 public elementary schools	98.7%	6	73.3	81.7	85.7	80.1	72.0	83.1	87.0	80.5	72.5	$14,213
Linton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4100 Caribou Drive	Fort Collins	80525	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 488-5850	307	29	10.4	64.8%	133 (43.3%)	2 (0.7%)	154 (50.2%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	28.2	634^th of 943 public elementary schools	32.8%		31.2	598^th of 933 public elementary schools	35.9%	36	32.6	32.7	34.0	33.1	26.7	20.0	32.0	26.2	26.0	$17,248

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethke Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Bethke Elementary School?

Students at Bethke Elementary School are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is Bethke Elementary School in?

Poudre School District R-1

Is Bethke Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Bethke Elementary School ranks in the top 7.5% of Colorado elementary schools.

How many students attend Bethke Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 525 students attended Bethke Elementary School.

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