Excellent
#273 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 15% in state
Bacon Elementary School
Elementary School · Poudre School District R-1 · Fort Collins, CO
A Poudre School District R-1 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5844 SOUTH TIMBERLINE ROAD, Fort Collins, CO 80528
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bacon Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Bacon Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Collins), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,133
Median home value
$654,200
Median rent
$1,906/mo
College educated
63.3%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80528; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traut Core Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Academy of Arts and Knowledge ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Kruse Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Werner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 350 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Poudre School District R-1
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #17 of 51
- District spending per student
- $14,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bacon Elementary School is listed in Poudre School District R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bacon Elementary School
Bacon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Collins, CO, part of Poudre School District R-1, serving approximately 415 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bacon Elementary School
What grades does Bacon Elementary School serve?
Bacon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bacon Elementary School?
Bacon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bacon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bacon Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bacon Elementary School rank in CO?
Bacon Elementary School ranks #273 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Bacon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bacon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bacon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bacon Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bacon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bacon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bacon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bacon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bacon Elementary School?
23.1% of students at Bacon Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 415
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (970) 488-5300
- Area population (ZIP 80528)
- 24,233
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80528; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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