Dunn Elementary School

501 South Washington
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dunn Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : Dunn Elementary School serves the southeast part of Fort Collins, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone is about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.3 miles away.
  • 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Dunn Elementary School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2022
School Calendar
School Motto
'Engage and empower globally minded learners.'

School Rankings

Dunn Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunn Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#165 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

65-69%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
7%
3%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
10%
37%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
5%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
73%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
27%
0.45

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
25.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-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 Dunn Elementary School's ranking?
Dunn Elementary School is ranked #165 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dunn Elementary School?
392 students attend Dunn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dunn Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : Dunn Elementary School serves the southeast part of Fort Collins, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone is about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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