At a glance
Reported students
392
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403.5
Dunn Elementary School: 392 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 384
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Dunn Elementary School
Dunn Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Fort Collins. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Poudre School District R-1. NCES reports 392 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.7%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dunn Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.31
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.63
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.2%
- Hispanic9.7%
- Black4.6%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Poudre School District R-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bacon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
O'Dea Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
398 reported students
Rice Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
401 reported students
Kruse Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
406 reported students
Werner Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
374 reported students
Laurel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
412 reported students
Public schools near Dunn Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 362 | 0.9 mi |
| Putnam Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 258 | 0.9 mi |
| Harris Bilingual Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 311 | 1.3 mi |
| Laurel Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 412 | 1.6 mi |
| Bauder Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 423 | 1.8 mi |
| Irish Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 365 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dunn Elementary School
What grades does Dunn Elementary School serve?
Dunn Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Poudre School District R-1.
How many students attend Dunn Elementary School?
Dunn Elementary School reported 392 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 384 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dunn Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 392 students and 27.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dunn Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dunn Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Poudre School District R-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dunn Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dunn Elementary School in?
Dunn Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1, based in Fort Collins, CO, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dunn Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bennett Elementary School (0.9 mi), Putnam Elementary School (0.9 mi), Harris Bilingual Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.