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#458 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 25% in state

Benjamin Eaton Elementary School

Elementary School · Weld County School District No. Re-2 · Eaton, CO

A Weld County School District No. Re-2 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 SOUTH MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, Eaton, CO 80615

  • Math 58% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 64% proficient (2021)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$12,839
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at Benjamin Eaton Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency64%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Benjamin Eaton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated858/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eaton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$106,948

Median home value

$489,400

Median rent

$1,661/mo

College educated

37.4%

Homeownership

93.6%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northern Colorado Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–110.4 mi96Compare →
Eaton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–50.6 mi449Compare →
Galeton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–5Not available121Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Weld County School District No. Re-2

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Benjamin Eaton Elementary School is listed in Weld County School District No. Re-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Benjamin Eaton Elementary School

Benjamin Eaton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eaton, CO, part of Weld County School District No. Re-2, serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #458 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Benjamin Eaton Elementary School

What grades does Benjamin Eaton Elementary School serve?

Benjamin Eaton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Benjamin Eaton Elementary School?

Benjamin Eaton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Eaton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Eaton Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Benjamin Eaton Elementary School rank in CO?

Benjamin Eaton Elementary School ranks #458 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Benjamin Eaton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Benjamin Eaton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Benjamin Eaton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Eaton Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Benjamin Eaton Elementary School a charter school?

No, Benjamin Eaton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Benjamin Eaton Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Benjamin Eaton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Eaton Elementary School?

28.5% of students at Benjamin Eaton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Weld County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
Area population (ZIP 80615)
9,242
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
42.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80615; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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