Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bauder Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bauder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bauder Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 22, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Bauder Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bauder Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bauder Elementary School's ranking?
Bauder Elementary School is ranked #667 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bauder Elementary School often compared to?
Bauder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polaris Expeditionary Learning School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bauder Elementary School?
433 students attend Bauder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bauder Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bauder Elementary School?
Bauder Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bauder Elementary School offer ?
Bauder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bauder Elementary School part of?
Bauder Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Bauder Elementary School located?
Bauder Elementary School is located in the Fairbrooke neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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