Linton Elementary School

4100 Caribou Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Linton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Linton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Linton Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
347 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Linton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linton Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1176 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
32%
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25-29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Linton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
51%
35%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
43%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Linton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Linton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linton Elementary School's ranking?
Linton Elementary School is ranked #1176 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Linton Elementary School?
347 students attend Linton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Linton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linton Elementary School?
Linton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Linton Elementary School offer ?
Linton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Linton Elementary School part of?
Linton Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.

School Reviews

5   2/16/2023
We moved near Linton 2 years ago and enrolled our children. We have been pleased with the quality of the teachers and the friendly atmosphere of the school as a whole. We've participated in the free family nights this year, as well as the extracurriculars available before and after school, and our kids have so much fun. It's a great neighborhood school!
- Posted by Parent - Parent of 2
5   8/29/2013
I really like Linton, my daughter is a 1st grader this yr andthe teachers and kids are very nice. She loves it. Thank you for making this school a great place for our kids to learn.
- Posted by Parent - hvf5

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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