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#997 of 1,815 schools in CO

Bauder Elementary School

Elementary School · Poudre School District R-1 · Fort Collins, CO

A Poudre School District R-1 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2345 WEST PROSPECT ROAD, Fort Collins, CO 80526

  • Math 38% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2021)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$14,995
Chronic Absenteeism29.1%

Students at Bauder Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

55.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bauder 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 81Very Bikeable
  • 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

$89,098

Median home value

$520,500

Median rent

$1,641/mo

College educated

56.9%

Homeownership

57.4%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Polaris Expeditionary Learning SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–120.9 mi390Compare →
Bennett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–51.3 mi383Compare →
Dunn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6K–51.8 mi393Compare →
Axis International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.7PK–61.9 mi261Compare →

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
#45 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

Bauder Elementary School is listed in Poudre School District R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bauder Elementary School

Bauder Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Collins, CO, part of Poudre School District R-1, serving approximately 433 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #997 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bauder Elementary School

What grades does Bauder Elementary School serve?

Bauder Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bauder Elementary School?

Bauder Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bauder Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bauder Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bauder Elementary School rank in CO?

Bauder Elementary School ranks #997 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Bauder Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bauder Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Bauder Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bauder Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bauder Elementary School a charter school?

No, Bauder Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bauder Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bauder Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bauder Elementary School?

55.4% of students at Bauder 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
433
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Larimer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.1%
Area population (ZIP 80526)
44,423
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
33.1
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 80526; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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