Riffenburgh Elementary School

1320 East Stuart Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riffenburgh Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riffenburgh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Riffenburgh Elementary School's student population of 458 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
458 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Riffenburgh Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riffenburgh Elementary School is 0.41, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#371 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
33%
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60-64%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
75%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riffenburgh Elementary School's ranking?
Riffenburgh Elementary School is ranked #371 out of 1,734 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Riffenburgh Elementary School?
458 students attend Riffenburgh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Riffenburgh Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riffenburgh Elementary School?
Riffenburgh Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Riffenburgh Elementary School offer ?
Riffenburgh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Riffenburgh Elementary School part of?
Riffenburgh Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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