- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Collins, CO
Linton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Linton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080399001498
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linton Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Colorado schools.
- #7 of 29
- schools in Fort Collins · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Linton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linton Elementary School ranks #7 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399001498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Linton Elementary School shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 080399001498 · Fort Collins, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 10.6:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students)
Linton Elementary School shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Linton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
2,044 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge High School
1,846 students
- Fort Collins H
Fort Collins High School
1,836 students
- Liberty Common
Liberty Common Charter School
1,516 students
- Timnath Middle
Timnath Middle-High School
1,456 students
- This school 307
Linton Elementary School
307 students
What this shows Linton Elementary School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linton Elementary School compares
Linton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 36% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 10% in Colorado - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
White 40.4%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Linton Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poudre School District R-1 reports $14,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linton Elementary School
How many students attend Linton Elementary School?
Linton Elementary School has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Collins, CO. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linton Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 36% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linton Elementary School?
50.7% of students at Linton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Linton Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Fort Collins, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linton Elementary School?
Linton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linton Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Linton Elementary School ranks #7 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Collins on the city page.
What other schools are in Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Linton Elementary School, Poudre School District R-1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students), Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students), and Fort Collins High School (1,836 students). See the Poudre School District R-1 district page for the complete list.