Bethke Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2026)

5100 School House Drive
Timnath, CO 80547

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Top 20%

Serving 525 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bethke Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).

The percentage of students achieving is 61% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).

The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 525 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
: Top 20% in CO
: 61% (Top 10%)
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bethke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 20%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

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Bethke Elementary School's student population of 525 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Bethke Elementary School
Kind	61
1	89
2	87
3	93
4	104
5	91

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Total Students

525 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bethke Elementary School
2023	554
2022	532
2021	608
2020	643
2019	643
2018	616
2017	616
2016	590
2015	569
2014	543
2013	498
2012	435
2011	363
2010	323
2009	277

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bethke Elementary School
2023	35
2022	33
2021	36
2020	36
2019	36
2018	34
2017	34
2016	34
2015	31
2014	30
2013	28
2012	25
2011	19
2010	18
2009	17

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Year Founded

2008

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Bethke Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Bethke Elementary School is 0.32, 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.

This School

State Level (CO)

#180 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Bethke Elementary School
2023	#180
2022	#154
2021	#124
2019	#92
2018	#83
2017	#39
2016	#44
2015	#26
2014	#12
2013	#6
2012	#37

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61%

33%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Bethke Elementary School	Colorado	Poudre School District R-1
2023	61%	33%	49%
2022	64%	32%	48%
2021	57%	33%	45%
2019	70%	35%	52%
2018	65%	35%	50%
2017	72%	33%	48%
2016	68%	33%	45%
2015	73%	31%	43%
2014	97%	57%	69%
2013	96%	57%	69%
2012	94%	56%	67%

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65%

45%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Bethke Elementary School	Colorado	Poudre School District R-1
2022	65%	45%	59%
2021	67%	47%	60%
2019	70%	47%	62%
2018	71%	44%	50%
2017	74%	42%	56%
2016	72%	40%	55%
2015	74%	40%	55%
2014	95%	69%	80%
2013	96%	70%	80%
2012	92%	70%	80%
2011	95%	89%	94%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bethke Elementary School	Colorado	Poudre School District R-1
2023	16:1	16:1	16:1
2022	16:1	15:1	16:1
2021	17:1	15:1	17:1
2020	18:1	16:1	17:1
2019	18:1	16:1	17:1
2018	18:1	17:1	17:1
2017	18:1	17:1	17:1
2016	17:1	17:1	17:1
2015	18:1	17:1	17:1
2014	18:1	17:1	18:1
2013	18:1	17:1	17:1
2012	18:1	17:1	18:1
2011	19:1	17:1	18:1
2010	18:1	16:1	17:1
2009	17:1	16:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bethke Elementary School	Colorado	Poudre School District R-1
2023	3%	3%	4%
2022	4%	3%	3%
2021	4%	3%	3%
2020	3%	3%	3%
2019	3%	3%	3%
2018	4%	3%	3%
2017	4%	3%	3%
2016	3%	3%	3%
2015	3%	3%	4%
2014	3%	3%	3%
2013	3%	3%	3%
2012	4%	3%	3%
2011	4%	3%	3%
2010	5%	4%	4%
2009	4%	4%	4%

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Hispanic

36%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bethke Elementary School	Colorado	Poudre School District R-1
2023	8%	35%	20%
2022	8%	35%	20%
2021	9%	34%	19%
2020	8%	34%	18%
2019	8%	34%	18%
2018	7%	34%	18%
2017	7%	34%	18%
2016	7%	33%	19%
2015	7%	33%	18%
2014	5%	33%	18%
2013	7%	32%	18%
2012	5%	32%	18%
2011	6%	32%	18%
2010	5%	29%	16%
2009	4%	28%	16%

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Black

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Bethke Elementary School	Colorado	Poudre School District R-1
2023	1%	5%	1%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	1%	5%	1%
2012	1%	5%	1%

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White

82%

50%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bethke Elementary School	Colorado	Poudre School District R-1
2023	83%	51%	71%
2022	83%	52%	72%
2021	84%	52%	72%
2020	85%	53%	73%
2019	85%	53%	73%
2018	87%	53%	74%
2017	87%	53%	74%
2016	88%	54%	74%
2015	89%	54%	73%
2014	88%	55%	74%
2013	86%	56%	74%
2012	86%	56%	74%
2011	85%	57%	74%
2010	90%	60%	76%
2009	92%	61%	77%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Bethke Elementary School	Colorado	Poudre School District R-1
2023	5%	5%	4%
2022	5%	5%	4%
2021	3%	5%	4%
2020	3%	4%	4%
2019	3%	4%	4%
2018	2%	4%	4%
2017	2%	4%	4%
2016	1%	4%	3%
2015	1%	4%	3%
2014	3%	3%	3%
2013	3%	3%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.32

0.62

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bethke Elementary School	Colorado	Poudre School District R-1
2023	0.30	0.62	0.45
2022	0.30	0.61	0.45
2021	0.29	0.61	0.44
2020	0.27	0.60	0.44
2019	0.27	0.60	0.44
2018	0.24	0.60	0.42
2017	0.24	0.60	0.42
2016	0.22	0.60	0.42
2015	0.20	0.60	0.41
2014	0.23	0.59	0.42
2013	0.27	0.59	0.42
2012	0.26	0.59	0.42
2011	0.27	0.58	0.42
2010	0.19	0.55	0.39
2009	0.15	0.55	0.38

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Eligible for

39%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Bethke Elementary School	Colorado	Poudre School District R-1
2023	4%	33%	24%
2022	3%	30%	23%
2021	3%	33%	21%
2020	2%	33%	25%
2019	2%	33%	25%
2018	2%	35%	24%
2017	2%	35%	24%
2016	2%	34%	24%
2015	3%	34%	25%
2014	2%	35%	24%
2013	3%	34%	24%
2012	3%	34%	25%
2011	3%	33%	23%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bethke Elementary School	Colorado	Poudre School District R-1
2023	1%	7%	5%
2021	1%	7%	3%
2020	2%	8%	6%
2019	2%	8%	6%
2015	1%	7%	5%
2014	1%	7%	5%
2013	2%	7%	5%
2012	1%	7%	6%
2011	1%	7%	5%
2010	1%	7%	5%
2009	1%	7%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Poudre School District R-1

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What is Bethke Elementary School's ranking?

Bethke Elementary School is ranked #180 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.

What schools are Bethke Elementary School often compared to?

Bethke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timnath Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).

How many students attend Bethke Elementary School?

525 students attend Bethke Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Bethke Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethke Elementary School?

Bethke Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.

What grades does Bethke Elementary School offer ?

Bethke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Bethke Elementary School part of?

Bethke Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.

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