Kruse Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 4400 McMurry Avenue
       Fort Collins, CO  80525-3431


(970) 488-5625

District: Poudre School District R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,817 Help


Students who attend Kruse Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Boltz Middle School
High:    Fort Collins High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  458

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.1%
Hispanic:
23.1%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.6% Help


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Compare Details Kruse Elementary School ranks better than 89.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 6th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.1%), Hispanic (23.1%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kruse Elementary School is 15.8. 18 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kruse Elementary School is $13,817. 21 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kruse Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kruse Elementary School 99th of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Kruse Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Poudre School District R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Poudre School District R-1 12th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kruse Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kruse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.15 114th 808 85.9%
2005 79.08 146th 823 82.3%
2006 77.12 160th 829 80.7%
2007 81.45 122nd 852 85.7%
2008 80.67 137th 849 83.9%
2009 75.70 200th 872 77.1%
2010 82.29 140th 925 84.9%
2011 83.04 134th 935 85.7%
2012 85.40 106th 935 88.7%
2013 87.67 82nd 954 91.4%
2014 83.64 128th 962 86.7%
2015 85.90 111th 938 88.2%
2016 85.07 106th 914 88.4%
2017 85.40 103rd 929 88.9%
2018 90.71 64th 917 93.0%
2019 89.64 81st 965 91.6%
2021 77.27 173rd 710 75.6%
2022 79.45 178th 921 80.7%
2023 87.02 99th 933 89.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kruse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.69 47th 308 84.7%
2019 58.31 117th 332 64.8%
2021 59.48 29th 75 61.3%
2022 76.99 25th 203 87.7%
2023 77.02 40th 265 84.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Kruse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.97 90th 690 87.0%
2019 82.30 101st 758 86.7%
2021 71.18 112th 351 68.1%
2022 84.09 73rd 595 87.7%
2023 77.20 125th 642 80.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kruse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.40 1st 110 99.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Kruse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.90 48th 693 93.1%
2019 88.69 57th 764 92.5%
2021 64.56 146th 352 58.5%
2022 58.85 227th 594 61.8%
2023 83.63 86th 649 86.7%
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Rank History for White students at Kruse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.41 39th 337 88.4%
2019 84.65 47th 596 92.1%
2021 78.49 58th 288 79.9%
2022 70.93 118th 454 74.0%
2023 84.36 49th 525 90.7%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Kruse Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 419 8 18 45 4 n/a n/a 0 494
1994 435 9 14 36 3 n/a n/a 0 497
1995 437 10 20 41 2 n/a n/a 0 510
1996 437 10 20 41 2 n/a n/a 0 510
1997 414 11 17 36 3 n/a n/a 0 481
1998 462 11 23 41 2 n/a n/a 0 539
1999 457 15 21 36 5 n/a n/a 0 534
2000 488 12 23 40 6 n/a n/a 0 569
2001 507 12 21 42 7 n/a n/a 0 589
2002 432 14 25 53 7 n/a n/a 0 531
2003 432 14 25 53 7 n/a n/a 0 531
2004 408 12 24 47 7 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 401 10 26 52 6 n/a n/a 0 495
2006 415 11 21 45 3 n/a n/a 0 495
2007 403 7 20 44 2 n/a n/a 0 476
2008 443 4 22 31 3 n/a n/a 0 503
2009 461 6 25 39 3 n/a n/a 0 534
2010 401 11 22 31 3 n/a n/a 0 468
2011 428 11 21 46 5 3 14 0 528
2012 426 20 20 61 3 3 13 0 546
2013 425 14 18 69 4 2 14 0 546
2014 427 14 18 78 3 0 15 0 555
2015 417 14 20 82 2 0 19 0 554
2016 401 14 21 92 4 0 19 0 551
2017 388 7 21 90 3 0 19 0 528
2018 375 9 14 99 2 0 19 0 518
2019 363 8 9 96 2 0 24 0 502
2020 374 5 10 117 1 0 23 0 530
2021 310 4 6 111 1 0 17 0 449
2022 315 6 2 104 0 0 27 0 454
2023 312 4 2 106 1 0 33 0 458

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kruse Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 494 24.8 19.9 11.1
1994 497 23.9 20.8 12.3
1995 510 25.0 20.4 12.9
1996 510 25.0 20.4 12.9
1997 481 25.0 19.2 9.4
1998 539 28.4 19.0 8.2
1999 534 28.3 18.9 6
2000 569 31.2 18.2 6.3
2001 589 32.8 18.0 5.3
2002 531 30.1 17.6 10.7
2003 531 30.1 17.6 10.7
2004 498 30.3 16.4 7.2
2005 495 27.8 17.8 7.9
2006 495 28.3 17.5 13.5
2007 476 27.7 17.2 12.6
2008 503 28.1 17.9 13.7
2009 534 28.6 18.7 12.7
2010 468 28.2 16.5 19
2011 528 27.0 19.5 19.3
2012 546 29.1 18.7 23.6
2013 546 30.4 17.9 23.8
2014 555 31.1 17.8 25
2015 554 31.0 17.8 26
2016 551 32.0 17.2 27.4
2017 528 32.4 16.2 30.1
2018 518 30.2 17.1 31.3
2019 502 29.7 16.8 32.3
2020 530 30.2 17.5 33.8
2021 449 28.4 15.7 30.1
2022 454 29.4 15.4 30.4
2023 458 28.9 15.8 35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kruse Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 494 24.8 19.9 11.1
1994 497 23.9 20.8 12.3
1995 510 25.0 20.4 12.9
1996 510 25.0 20.4 12.9
1997 481 25.0 19.2 9.4
1998 539 28.4 19.0 8.2
1999 534 28.3 18.9 6
2000 569 31.2 18.2 6.3
2001 589 32.8 18.0 5.3
2002 531 30.1 17.6 10.7
2003 531 30.1 17.6 10.7
2004 498 30.3 16.4 7.2
2005 495 27.8 17.8 7.9
2006 495 28.3 17.5 13.5
2007 476 27.7 17.2 12.6
2008 503 28.1 17.9 13.7
2009 534 28.6 18.7 12.7
2010 468 28.2 16.5 19
2011 528 27.0 19.5 19.3
2012 546 29.1 18.7 23.6
2013 546 30.4 17.9 23.8
2014 555 31.1 17.8 25
2015 554 31.0 17.8 26
2016 551 32.0 17.2 27.4
2017 528 32.4 16.2 30.1
2018 518 30.2 17.1 31.3
2019 502 29.7 16.8 32.3
2020 530 30.2 17.5 33.8
2021 449 28.4 15.7 30.1
2022 454 29.4 15.4 30.4
2023 458 28.9 15.8 35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kruse Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,904
2020 $11,056
2021 $12,930
2022 $13,817

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kruse Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 81st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 99th of 933 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kruse Elementary School)69.469.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)55.256
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Kruse Elementary School)75.370.3
 5%
   3rd Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)55.254.3
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kruse Elementary School)72.272.3
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)66.659.1
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Kruse Elementary School)54.457.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)53.749.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Kruse Elementary School)57.553
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Poudre School District R-1)51.749.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kruse Elementary School)66.257.6
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)66.464.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Kruse Elementary School)63.558.5
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)54.552.6
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kruse Elementary School)69.566.8
 2.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)60.658.7
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Kruse Elementary School)63.761.8
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Poudre School District R-1)5249.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students502458
 8.8%
African American84
 50%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian92
 77.8%
Hispanic96106
 10.4%
Pacific Islander00
White363312
 14%
Two or More Races2433
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.3%35.6%
 3.3%


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Kruse Elementary School ranks 99th of 935 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kruse Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boltz Middle School
High : Fort Collins High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 458 students attended Kruse Elementary School.

Students at Kruse Elementary School are 68% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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