Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coyote Ridge 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Coyote Ridge Elementary School serves the northeast area of Fort Collins, CO, covering approximately 4.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coyote Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Coyote Ridge Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Coyote Ridge 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 Coyote Ridge Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#329 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
75%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coyote Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Coyote Ridge Elementary School is ranked #329 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Coyote Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Coyote Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Plains School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Coyote Ridge Elementary School?
242 students attend Coyote Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Coyote Ridge Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coyote Ridge Elementary School?
Coyote Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coyote Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Coyote Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coyote Ridge Elementary School part of?
Coyote Ridge Elementary School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
In what neighborhood is Coyote Ridge Elementary School located?
Coyote Ridge Elementary School is located in the Ridgewood Hills neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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