Dunn Elementary School

501 SOUTH WASHINGTON
FORT COLLINS, CO 80521

392 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dunn Elementary School, located in the heart of Fort Collins, Colorado, is a highly regarded educational institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. As part of the Poudre School District, the school serves a diverse population of students, fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Dunn is widely recognized for its inclusive atmosphere, where educators strive to meet the individual needs of every child while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dunn Elementary is noted for its strong connection to the surrounding community and its dedication to providing a well-rounded educational experience. The school frequently integrates local resources and parent involvement to enrich its programs, ranging from arts and music to robust extracurricular activities. Situated in a historic area of Fort Collins, Dunn benefits from a stable, supportive culture, making it a cornerstone institution for families looking for a school that values collaboration, curiosity, and academic achievement.

392

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	38
Black	18
Asian	27
Two or More	22

White
287 (73.2%)
Hispanic
38 (9.7%)
Asian
27 (6.9%)
Two or More
22 (5.6%)
Black
18 (4.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Poudre School District R-1
Phone:	(970)488-4825
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dunn Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dunn Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	50.8%
Male	193	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)