Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bacon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bacon Elementary School serves the southeast part of Fort Collins, CO, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bacon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bacon Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bacon 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 diversity score of Bacon Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#241 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bacon Elementary School's ranking?
Bacon Elementary School is ranked #241 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bacon Elementary School often compared to?
Bacon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Traut Core Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bacon Elementary School?
397 students attend Bacon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bacon Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bacon Elementary School?
Bacon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bacon Elementary School offer ?
Bacon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bacon Elementary School part of?
Bacon Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Bacon Elementary School located?
Bacon Elementary School is located in the Westchase neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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