Werner Elementary School

5400 MAIL CREEK LANE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Werner Elementary School, located in the desirable southern region of Fort Collins, Colorado, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Poudre School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, Werner strives to balance rigorous core academics with opportunities for social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is situated in a quiet, residential area, which contributes to its reputation as a neighborhood-centric hub that encourages strong parent involvement and active community participation. With its dedicated staff and modern approach to instruction, Werner Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students of diverse backgrounds can thrive. The school consistently maintains a strong standing in the local district, often recognized for its steady academic performance and its focus on cultivating lifelong learners in a safe and nurturing setting.

374

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Werner Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	43
Black	1
Asian	12
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
295 (78.9%)
Hispanic
43 (11.5%)
Two or More
20 (5.3%)
Asian
12 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)488-5550
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 69