Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dunn Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dunn Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dunn Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunn Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
4%
4%
White
77%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunn Elementary School's ranking?
Dunn Elementary School is ranked #215 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dunn Elementary School often compared to?
Dunn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bennett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Dunn Elementary School?
383 students attend Dunn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dunn Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunn Elementary School?
Dunn Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dunn Elementary School offer ?
Dunn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dunn Elementary School part of?
Dunn Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Dunn Elementary School located?
Dunn Elementary School is located in the Mantz neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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