Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beattie Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beattie Elementary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Motto
Open Classrooms, Endless Possibilities
School Rankings
Beattie Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beattie Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
62%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bighorns
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beattie Elementary School's ranking?
Beattie Elementary School is ranked #419 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Beattie Elementary School often compared to?
Beattie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riffenburgh Elementary School, Harris Bilingual Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Beattie Elementary School?
302 students attend Beattie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Beattie Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beattie Elementary School?
Beattie Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beattie Elementary School offer ?
Beattie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beattie Elementary School part of?
Beattie Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Beattie Elementary School located?
Beattie Elementary School is located in the Meadowlark neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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