Linton Elementary School
- Linton Elementary School serves 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Linton Elementary School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 462 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Linton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Linton Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #933 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 57% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Poudre R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Colorado Early College Fort Collins (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Collins Fort Collins High School Grades: 9-12 | 1691 students
0.7 miles
3400 Lambkin Way
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)488-8021 0.7 9-12 1691 - Fort Collins Colorado Early College Fort Collins Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 914 students
0.8 miles
4424 Innovation Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)377-0044 0.8 6-12 914 - Fort Collins Kruse Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 528 students
0.9 miles
4400 Mcmurry Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)488-5625 0.9 PK-5 528 - Fort Collins Traut Core Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 505 students
0.9 miles
2515 Timberwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970)488-7500 0.9 PK-5 505 - Fort Collins T.r. Paul Academy Of Arts & Knowledge Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 211 students
1.0 miles
4512 Mcmurray
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)226-2800 1.0 K-5 211
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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