Very Good
#383 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 21% in state
Bethke Elementary School
Elementary School · Poudre School District R-1 · Timnath, CO
A Poudre School District R-1 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5100 SCHOOL HOUSE DRIVE, Timnath, CO 80547
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bethke Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bethke 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated947/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Timnath), 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
$171,971
Median home value
$719,400
Median rent
$2,040/mo
College educated
73.5%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80547; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timnath Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Grandview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 729 | Compare → |
| Zach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Skyview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 693 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Poudre School District R-1
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #22 of 51
- District spending per student
- $14,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bethke Elementary School is listed in Poudre School District R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bethke Elementary School
Bethke Elementary School is a public elementary school in Timnath, CO, part of Poudre School District R-1, serving approximately 525 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #383 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethke Elementary School
What grades does Bethke Elementary School serve?
Bethke Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bethke Elementary School?
Bethke Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethke Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bethke Elementary School rank in CO?
Bethke Elementary School ranks #383 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Bethke Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethke Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Bethke Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethke Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bethke Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bethke Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bethke Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bethke Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethke Elementary School?
8.2% of students at Bethke 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
- 525
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (970) 488-4300
- Area population (ZIP 80547)
- 8,040
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 80547; 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
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