Excellent
#167 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 9% in state
Kruse Elementary School
Elementary School · Poudre School District R-1 · Fort Collins, CO
A Poudre School District R-1 elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4400 MCMURRY AVENUE, Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Math 67% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kruse Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kruse 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$93,349
Median home value
$563,100
Median rent
$1,744/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80525; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Arts and Knowledge ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Linton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Front Range Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Shepardson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 424 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Poudre School District R-1
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Kruse Elementary School is listed in Poudre School District R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kruse Elementary School
Kruse Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Collins, CO, part of Poudre School District R-1, serving approximately 457 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kruse Elementary School
What grades does Kruse Elementary School serve?
Kruse Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kruse Elementary School?
Kruse Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kruse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kruse Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kruse Elementary School rank in CO?
Kruse Elementary School ranks #167 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Kruse Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kruse Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Kruse Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kruse Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kruse Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kruse Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kruse Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kruse Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kruse Elementary School?
44.9% of students at Kruse 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
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (970) 488-5625
- Area population (ZIP 80525)
- 55,541
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80525; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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