Bethke Elementary School

5100 SCHOOL HOUSE DRIVE
TIMNATH, CO 80547

512 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bethke Elementary School, located in Timnath, Colorado, is a prominent school within the Poudre School District. Serving a growing community, the school is known for its modern facility and its emphasis on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes academic excellence while integrating character development, aiming to prepare students for success in both their future education and their roles as responsible members of the community.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Timnath area, often acting as a hub for family engagement and community activities. Bethke Elementary focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that includes strong foundational academics, technology integration, and opportunities for creative and physical enrichment. By maintaining a collaborative culture between staff, parents, and students, the school strives to provide an inclusive atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student population.

512

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethke Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Hispanic	51
Black	2
Asian	15
Two or More	26

White
418 (81.6%)
Hispanic
51 (10.0%)
Two or More
26 (5.1%)
Asian
15 (2.9%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Poudre School District R-1
Phone:	(970)488-4300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 104