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Lopez Elementary School

Summary:

Lopez Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 355. The school is part of the Poudre School District R-1, which is ranked 11th out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lopez Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (21.69%) and African American (2.54%) students. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41.97% in 2022-2023) compared to the district average and some nearby schools. While Lopez Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts are generally higher than the state average, they are lower than the district average across all grades. In Math, the school's proficiency rates are lower than both the district and state averages. However, in 5th grade Science, Lopez Elementary's proficiency rate (45.3% in 2023-2024) is higher than the state average but lower than the district average.

Comparing Lopez Elementary to nearby schools, Werner Elementary and McGraw Elementary, both within the Poudre School District, consistently outperform Lopez Elementary in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. Additionally, Axis International Academy, a public charter school, has higher proficiency rates in Math compared to Lopez Elementary, despite being in a different school district. These comparisons provide valuable insights for the school and district to identify best practices and areas for improvement to address the academic needs of Lopez Elementary's diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 637 Wabash Street
       Fort Collins, CO  80526-3216

(970) 488-8800

District: Poudre School District R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
291st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,104 Help


Students who attend Lopez Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Webber Middle School
High:    Rocky Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.0%
Hispanic:
21.7%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Compare Details Lopez Elementary School ranks better than 69.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 19th 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 67.54. (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.
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Compare Details Lopez Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Poudre School District R-1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lopez Elementary School is $15,104. 21 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lopez Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lopez Elementary School 291st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Lopez 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 Lopez Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lopez Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.48 225th 808 72.2%
2005 69.86 262nd 823 68.2%
2006 75.00 191st 829 77.0%
2007 72.01 240th 852 71.8%
2008 77.03 173rd 849 79.6%
2009 69.76 270th 872 69.0%
2010 63.07 370th 925 60.0%
2011 72.92 250th 935 73.3%
2012 77.13 194th 935 79.3%
2013 88.65 69th 954 92.8%
2014 77.50 198th 962 79.4%
2015 67.70 264th 938 71.9%
2016 74.74 198th 914 78.3%
2017 77.01 193rd 929 79.2%
2018 73.61 214th 917 76.7%
2019 76.29 195th 965 79.8%
2021 69.50 226th 710 68.2%
2022 67.92 271st 921 70.6%
2023 65.17 296th 933 68.3%
2024 67.54 291st 943 69.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lopez Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.51 73rd 308 76.3%
2019 78.61 36th 332 89.2%
2024 56.08 139th 365 61.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lopez Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.39 184th 690 73.3%
2019 68.12 209th 758 72.4%
2022 65.78 191st 595 67.9%
2023 63.30 210th 642 67.3%
2024 58.35 266th 684 61.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Lopez Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.58 230th 693 66.8%
2019 73.18 172nd 764 77.5%
2022 50.23 290th 594 51.2%
2023 48.70 324th 649 50.1%
2024 58.73 265th 683 61.2%
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Rank History for White students at Lopez Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.25 110th 337 67.4%
2019 62.70 193rd 596 67.6%
2021 47.44 180th 288 37.5%
2022 39.70 301st 454 33.7%
2023 39.85 322nd 525 38.7%
2024 52.47 259th 539 51.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a citizen
Friday, June 21, 2019

Open Quote I loved that school and I will always love that school but I sadly grew up to a 7th grader and will always love that school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lopez Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 647 4 14 33 3 n/a n/a 0 701
1989 519 6 11 20 3 n/a n/a 0 559
1990 548 6 13 38 5 n/a n/a 0 610
1991 506 5 13 32 8 n/a n/a 0 564
1992 529 4 16 30 8 n/a n/a 0 587
1993 545 4 15 30 7 n/a n/a 0 601
1994 515 3 15 34 5 n/a n/a 0 572
1995 459 8 9 33 3 n/a n/a 0 512
1996 459 8 9 33 3 n/a n/a 0 512
1997 530 10 11 41 2 n/a n/a 0 594
1998 476 9 12 39 3 n/a n/a 0 539
1999 487 9 10 42 1 n/a n/a 0 549
2000 505 9 11 41 2 n/a n/a 0 568
2001 543 12 9 50 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2002 469 10 10 62 7 n/a n/a 0 558
2003 469 10 10 62 7 n/a n/a 0 558
2004 443 12 12 56 4 n/a n/a 0 527
2005 409 7 12 65 2 n/a n/a 0 495
2006 409 5 17 52 3 n/a n/a 0 486
2007 387 10 23 38 2 n/a n/a 0 460
2008 373 15 25 44 3 n/a n/a 0 460
2009 368 14 24 39 5 n/a n/a 0 450
2010 294 18 15 41 3 n/a n/a 0 371
2011 272 5 8 58 1 1 27 0 372
2012 281 9 7 58 1 0 26 0 382
2013 299 8 5 61 2 0 21 0 396
2014 315 9 10 71 4 0 27 0 436
2015 314 12 9 80 2 0 21 0 438
2016 310 11 10 70 1 0 20 0 422
2017 293 19 10 65 4 3 15 0 409
2018 299 22 6 81 4 3 10 0 425
2019 305 11 9 88 2 2 21 0 438
2020 299 9 6 92 1 1 19 0 427
2021 268 8 7 91 1 1 20 0 396
2022 251 9 5 81 0 2 14 0 362
2023 245 9 6 77 1 0 17 0 355

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 Lopez Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 701 26.7 26.2 n/a
1989 559 26.1 21.4 4.8
1990 610 28.1 21.7 3.8
1991 564 28.1 20.0 2.3
1992 587 27.6 21.2 3.6
1993 601 26.6 22.6 3
1994 572 27.0 21.2 3
1995 512 25.6 20.0 5.5
1996 512 25.6 20.0 5.5
1997 594 28.4 20.9 3.7
1998 539 28.9 18.7 5.9
1999 549 30.0 18.3 7.8
2000 568 29.5 19.3 11.8
2001 616 30.9 19.9 12.7
2002 558 31.2 17.9 0
2003 558 31.2 17.9 0
2004 527 27.6 19.1 19
2005 495 28.0 17.7 22
2006 486 26.8 18.1 21.2
2007 460 25.7 17.9 26.3
2008 460 23.4 19.7 23.7
2009 450 24.3 18.5 25.8
2010 371 21.1 17.5 29.4
2011 372 21.2 17.5 33.3
2012 382 21.6 17.6 39.3
2013 396 23.1 17.1 33.8
2014 436 24.0 18.1 32.8
2015 438 25.0 17.5 36.5
2016 422 24.0 17.5 33.4
2017 409 24.0 16.9 33.7
2018 425 23.5 18.0 40
2019 438 25.7 17.0 39.5
2020 427 25.3 16.8 39.1
2021 396 24.2 16.3 32.6
2022 362 23.7 15.2 35.1
2023 355 22.9 15.4 42

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 Lopez Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 701 26.7 26.2 n/a
1989 559 26.1 21.4 4.8
1990 610 28.1 21.7 3.8
1991 564 28.1 20.0 2.3
1992 587 27.6 21.2 3.6
1993 601 26.6 22.6 3
1994 572 27.0 21.2 3
1995 512 25.6 20.0 5.5
1996 512 25.6 20.0 5.5
1997 594 28.4 20.9 3.7
1998 539 28.9 18.7 5.9
1999 549 30.0 18.3 7.8
2000 568 29.5 19.3 11.8
2001 616 30.9 19.9 12.7
2002 558 31.2 17.9 0
2003 558 31.2 17.9 0
2004 527 27.6 19.1 19
2005 495 28.0 17.7 22
2006 486 26.8 18.1 21.2
2007 460 25.7 17.9 26.3
2008 460 23.4 19.7 23.7
2009 450 24.3 18.5 25.8
2010 371 21.1 17.5 29.4
2011 372 21.2 17.5 33.3
2012 382 21.6 17.6 39.3
2013 396 23.1 17.1 33.8
2014 436 24.0 18.1 32.8
2015 438 25.0 17.5 36.5
2016 422 24.0 17.5 33.4
2017 409 24.0 16.9 33.7
2018 425 23.5 18.0 40
2019 438 25.7 17.0 39.5
2020 427 25.3 16.8 39.1
2021 396 24.2 16.3 32.6
2022 362 23.7 15.2 35.1
2023 355 22.9 15.4 42

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lopez Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,444
2020 $12,034
2021 $13,383
2022 $14,566
2023 $15,104

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lopez Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 195th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 296th of 933 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lopez Elementary School)69.153.3
 15.8%
   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 (Lopez Elementary School)43.647.5
 3.9%
   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 (Lopez Elementary School)60.655.8
 4.8%
   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 (Lopez Elementary School)39.437.2
 2.2%
   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 (Lopez Elementary School)50.641
 9.6%
   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 (Lopez Elementary School)6858.5
 9.5%
   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 (Lopez Elementary School)54.537.5
 17%
   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 (Lopez Elementary School)65.855.6
 10.2%
   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 (Lopez Elementary School)46.541.7
 4.8%
   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 Students438355
 18.9%
African American119
 18.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic8877
 12.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White305245
 19.7%
Two or More Races2117
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.5%42%
 2.5%

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Lopez Elementary School ranks 291st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Lopez Elementary School.

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

Middle : Webber Middle School
High : Rocky Mountain High School

Students at Lopez Elementary School are 69% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.


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