Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Werner Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Werner Elementary School serves the southeast part of Fort Collins, CO, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Werner 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
Werner Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Werner Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Werner Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#194 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue & White
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Werner Elementary School's ranking?
Werner Elementary School is ranked #194 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Werner Elementary School often compared to?
Werner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Traut Core Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Werner Elementary School?
374 students attend Werner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Werner Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Werner Elementary School?
Werner Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Werner Elementary School offer ?
Werner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Werner Elementary School part of?
Werner Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Werner Elementary School located?
Werner Elementary School is located in the Miramont neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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