Lopez Elementary School

637 Wabash Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lopez Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lopez Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lopez Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lopez Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#359 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lopez Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lopez 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 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lopez 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lopez Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lopez Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lopez Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lopez Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lopez Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lopez Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Lopez Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lopez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lopez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lopez Elementary School's ranking?
Lopez Elementary School is ranked #359 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lopez Elementary School?
355 students attend Lopez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lopez Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lopez Elementary School?
Lopez Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lopez Elementary School offer ?
Lopez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lopez Elementary School part of?
Lopez Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Lopez Elementary School located?
Lopez Elementary School is located in the Troutman Park neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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