Dunn Elementary School

Summary:

Dunn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving 389 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Poudre School District R-1, Dunn Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in CMAS/Science, CMAS/English Language Arts, and CMAS/Math.

Dunn Elementary stands out for its relatively low percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (22.62%), compared to nearby schools like Laurel Elementary (49.14%) and Irish Elementary (75.07%). However, the school has a higher percentage of White students (78.41%) compared to more diverse nearby schools like Harris Bilingual Elementary, which has a majority Hispanic student population.

Dunn Elementary's low student-teacher ratio of 14.4 is another potential strength, as smaller class sizes can lead to more personalized attention and support for students. This, combined with the school's consistent high performance and effective teaching practices, likely contribute to Dunn Elementary's strong reputation within the Poudre School District R-1 and the Fort Collins community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 501 South Washington
       Fort Collins, CO  80521-3639


(970) 488-4825

District: Poudre School District R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,375 Help


Students who attend Dunn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Middle School
High:    Poudre High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.4%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dunn Elementary School ranks better than 89.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 7th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Dunn Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Poudre School District R-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunn Elementary School is $16,375, which is the 13th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dunn Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunn Elementary School 97th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Dunn Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Poudre School District R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Poudre School District R-1 11th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dunn Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dunn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.59 63rd 808 92.2%
2005 87.12 71st 823 91.4%
2006 85.22 85th 829 89.7%
2007 85.99 75th 852 91.2%
2008 84.79 98th 849 88.5%
2009 82.89 121st 872 86.1%
2010 84.62 105th 925 88.6%
2011 76.87 201st 935 78.5%
2012 75.40 216th 935 76.9%
2013 81.29 149th 954 84.4%
2014 85.06 110th 962 88.6%
2015 84.31 123rd 938 86.9%
2016 84.36 115th 914 87.4%
2017 86.73 97th 929 89.6%
2018 89.09 76th 917 91.7%
2019 89.82 76th 965 92.1%
2021 83.74 119th 710 83.2%
2022 83.17 130th 921 85.9%
2023 85.49 113th 933 87.9%
2024 87.94 97th 943 89.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dunn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.37 54th 308 82.5%
2019 75.20 45th 332 86.4%
2023 97.99 3rd 265 98.9%
2024 82.47 25th 365 93.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dunn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.91 72nd 690 89.6%
2019 81.41 107th 758 85.9%
2021 74.53 97th 351 72.4%
2022 80.40 93rd 595 84.4%
2023 85.48 66th 642 89.7%
2024 85.04 73rd 684 89.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dunn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.79 48th 84 42.9%
2019 45.48 78th 110 29.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Dunn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.66 82nd 693 88.2%
2019 90.69 44th 764 94.2%
2021 77.31 88th 352 75.0%
2022 70.09 168th 594 71.7%
2023 68.65 184th 649 71.6%
2024 79.79 115th 683 83.2%
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Rank History for White students at Dunn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.64 59th 337 82.5%
2019 81.58 67th 596 88.8%
2022 68.58 137th 454 69.8%
2023 69.07 145th 525 72.4%
2024 80.61 66th 539 87.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dunn Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 312 1 10 39 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1989 258 3 9 35 3 n/a n/a 0 308
1990 329 2 13 32 5 n/a n/a 0 381
1991 317 1 13 30 5 n/a n/a 0 366
1992 297 5 21 43 2 n/a n/a 0 368
1993 209 7 37 59 5 n/a n/a 0 317
1994 206 11 43 53 5 n/a n/a 0 318
1995 246 11 34 51 2 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 246 11 34 51 2 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 270 11 33 37 4 n/a n/a 0 355
1998 273 9 45 46 9 n/a n/a 0 382
1999 273 13 44 46 5 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 262 7 51 47 4 n/a n/a 0 371
2001 262 11 33 53 4 n/a n/a 0 363
2002 295 20 40 57 5 n/a n/a 0 417
2003 295 20 40 57 5 n/a n/a 0 417
2004 285 13 40 45 8 n/a n/a 0 391
2005 301 13 54 40 5 n/a n/a 0 413
2006 292 12 53 48 6 n/a n/a 0 411
2007 315 7 67 39 5 n/a n/a 0 433
2008 324 5 60 49 4 n/a n/a 0 442
2009 326 5 62 54 4 n/a n/a 0 451
2010 290 14 58 49 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2011 269 13 41 60 3 0 22 0 408
2012 283 10 38 47 1 0 23 0 402
2013 301 3 45 38 1 0 24 0 412
2014 310 3 41 30 1 0 30 0 415
2015 314 4 38 25 1 0 28 0 410
2016 326 1 36 22 0 0 25 0 410
2017 322 2 31 20 0 0 23 0 398
2018 317 9 47 20 0 0 20 0 413
2019 324 7 36 16 3 0 22 0 408
2020 324 7 38 17 2 0 21 0 409
2021 297 11 31 17 2 0 20 0 378
2022 296 15 20 30 0 0 22 0 383
2023 305 15 21 25 0 0 23 0 389

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dunn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 19.3 18.7 n/a
1989 308 16.5 18.6 13.6
1990 381 16.9 22.5 13.4
1991 366 15.9 23.0 12.3
1992 368 16.9 21.7 17.4
1993 317 16.8 18.9 32.2
1994 318 15.2 20.9 37.1
1995 344 20.2 17.0 37.2
1996 344 20.2 17.0 37.2
1997 355 20.8 17.1 37.7
1998 382 21.4 17.9 34
1999 381 23.1 16.5 27.8
2000 371 23.9 15.5 32.1
2001 363 22.7 16.0 35.5
2002 417 24.4 17.1 27.8
2003 417 24.4 17.1 27.8
2004 391 25.3 15.5 24
2005 413 24.8 16.7 24.2
2006 411 24.3 16.9 21.9
2007 433 25.2 17.2 27.3
2008 442 24.2 18.3 26.5
2009 451 25.7 17.5 27.9
2010 411 24.6 16.7 34.3
2011 408 24.1 16.9 34.6
2012 402 24.5 16.3 33.1
2013 412 25.0 16.4 28.4
2014 415 25.0 16.6 25.1
2015 410 25.0 16.4 26.6
2016 410 25.0 16.4 28
2017 398 25.2 15.7 24.4
2018 413 25.0 16.5 24.2
2019 408 24.6 16.5 23
2020 409 25.3 16.1 23.5
2021 378 24.6 15.3 16.7
2022 383 25.9 14.7 19.1
2023 389 26.9 14.4 22.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dunn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 19.3 18.7 n/a
1989 308 16.5 18.6 13.6
1990 381 16.9 22.5 13.4
1991 366 15.9 23.0 12.3
1992 368 16.9 21.7 17.4
1993 317 16.8 18.9 32.2
1994 318 15.2 20.9 37.1
1995 344 20.2 17.0 37.2
1996 344 20.2 17.0 37.2
1997 355 20.8 17.1 37.7
1998 382 21.4 17.9 34
1999 381 23.1 16.5 27.8
2000 371 23.9 15.5 32.1
2001 363 22.7 16.0 35.5
2002 417 24.4 17.1 27.8
2003 417 24.4 17.1 27.8
2004 391 25.3 15.5 24
2005 413 24.8 16.7 24.2
2006 411 24.3 16.9 21.9
2007 433 25.2 17.2 27.3
2008 442 24.2 18.3 26.5
2009 451 25.7 17.5 27.9
2010 411 24.6 16.7 34.3
2011 408 24.1 16.9 34.6
2012 402 24.5 16.3 33.1
2013 412 25.0 16.4 28.4
2014 415 25.0 16.6 25.1
2015 410 25.0 16.4 26.6
2016 410 25.0 16.4 28
2017 398 25.2 15.7 24.4
2018 413 25.0 16.5 24.2
2019 408 24.6 16.5 23
2020 409 25.3 16.1 23.5
2021 378 24.6 15.3 16.7
2022 383 25.9 14.7 19.1
2023 389 26.9 14.4 22.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dunn Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,949
2020 $12,276
2021 $13,967
2022 $15,033
2023 $16,375

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 76th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 113th of 933 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dunn Elementary School)55.976.1
 20.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)55.256
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Dunn Elementary School)65.267.2
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)55.254.3
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dunn Elementary School)81.465.1
 16.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)66.659.1
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Dunn Elementary School)74.654
 20.6%
   4th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)53.749.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Dunn Elementary School)63.154.7
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (Poudre School District R-1)51.749.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dunn Elementary School)67.768.2
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)66.464.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Dunn Elementary School)6047
 13%
   5th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)54.552.6
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dunn Elementary School)67.769.9
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)60.658.7
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Dunn Elementary School)66.356.1
 10.2%
   All Grades Math (Poudre School District R-1)5249.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students408389
 4.7%
African American715
 114.3%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian3621
 41.7%
Hispanic1625
 56.3%
Pacific Islander00
White324305
 5.9%
Two or More Races2223
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23%22.6%
 0.4%


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Dunn Elementary School ranks 97th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 389 students attended Dunn Elementary School.

Students who attend Dunn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Middle School
High : Poudre High School

Students at Dunn Elementary School are 78% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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