Serving 227 students in grades 3-5, Bennett Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennett Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bennett Intermediate School's student population of 227 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Bennett Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett Intermediate School is 0.60, 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
#1470 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett Intermediate School's ranking?
Bennett Intermediate School is ranked #1470 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bennett Intermediate School often compared to?
Bennett Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Strasburg Elementary School, Bennett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bennett Intermediate School?
227 students attend Bennett Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bennett Intermediate School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett Intermediate School?
Bennett Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bennett Intermediate School offer ?
Bennett Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett Intermediate School part of?
Bennett Intermediate School is part of Bennett School District No. 29j.
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