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Dunn Elementary School

501 South Washington
Fort Collins, CO 80521

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Top 10%

Tel: (970) 488-4825

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Dunn Elementary School serves 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Dunn Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 378 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
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:

School Overview

Dunn Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

378 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Dunn Elementary School by grade.

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Dunn Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,783 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Dunn Elementary School is 0.37, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CO)

Overall Testing Rank

#135 out of 1783 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Dunn Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

40-49%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dunn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

70-74%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dunn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

34%

Black

White

79%

52%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Dunn Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.37

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Dunn Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

14%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dunn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Poudre School District R-1

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dunn Elementary School's ranking?

Dunn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

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?

378 students attend Dunn Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Dunn Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 378 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education