Linton Elementary School
Linton Elementary School serves 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Linton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Linton Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 434 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Linton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Linton Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #906 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 54% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Poudre School District R-1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Linton Elementary School is Fort Collins High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Colorado Early College Fort Collins (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Collins Fort Collins High School Math: 49% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,796 student10
0.7 miles
3400 Lambkin Way
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-8021 0.7 9-12 1,796 - Fort Collins Colorado Early College Fort Collins Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-12 | 914 students10
0.8 miles
4424 Innovation Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044 0.8 6-12 914 - Fort Collins Kruse Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 518 students10
0.9 miles
4400 Mcmurry Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625 0.9 PK-5 518 - Fort Collins Traut Core Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 508 students10
0.9 miles
2515 Timberwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500 0.9 PK-5 508 - Fort Collins T.r. Paul Academy Of Arts & Knowledge Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 231 students10
1.0 miles
4800 Wheaton Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-2800 1 K-5 231
School Reviews
| 5 I really like Linton, my daughter is a 1st grader this yr andthe teachers and kids are very nice. She loves it. Thank you for making this school a great place for our kids to learn. - Posted by Parent - hvf5 |
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