Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bacon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Bacon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Bacon Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Bacon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bacon Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#235 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
15%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Bacon Elementary School is ranked #235 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bacon Elementary School often compared to?
Bacon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Traut Core Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bacon Elementary School?
420 students attend Bacon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bacon Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bacon Elementary School?
Bacon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bacon Elementary School offer ?
Bacon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bacon Elementary School part of?
Bacon Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Bacon Elementary School located?
Bacon Elementary School is located in the Westchase neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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