Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Traut Core Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Traut Core Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Traut Core Elementary School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Traut Core Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Traut Core Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 1779 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Traut Core Elementary School's ranking?
Traut Core Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Traut Core Elementary School often compared to?
Traut Core Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Traut Core Elementary School?
493 students attend Traut Core Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Traut Core Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Traut Core Elementary School?
Traut Core Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Traut Core Elementary School offer ?
Traut Core Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Traut Core Elementary School part of?
Traut Core Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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