Werner Elementary School
Tel:
(970)488-5550
- Werner Elementary School serves 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 73% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Werner Elementary School's student population of 489 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 489 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Werner Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Werner Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #52 out of 1,704 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 81% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Poudre R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Werner Elementary School is Colorado Early College Fort Collins (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mcgraw Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Collins Mcgraw Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 469 students
1.2 miles
4800 Hinsdale Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970)488-8335 1.2 PK-5 469 - Fort Collins T.r. Paul Academy Of Arts & Knowledge Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 211 students
1.4 miles
4512 Mcmurray
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)226-2800 1.4 K-5 211 - Fort Collins Colorado Early College Fort Collins Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 914 students
1.5 miles
4424 Innovation Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)377-0044 1.5 6-12 914 - Fort Collins Kruse Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 528 students
1.5 miles
4400 Mcmurry Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)488-5625 1.5 PK-5 528 - Fort Collins Bacon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 568 students
1.6 miles
5844 South Timberline Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970)488-5300 1.6 PK-5 568
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