Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Traut Core Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 33%). 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 18:1 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Traut Core Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Fort Collins school district, encompassing approximately 1860.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 69 miles away.
- 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 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
Average Class Size
10 students
School Motto
Educational Excellence in Knowledge, Skills, and Character
School Rankings
Traut Core Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
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 #18 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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 33% 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?
484 students attend Traut Core Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Traut Core Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 10% 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 18:1, 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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