TRAUT CORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TRAUT CORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Poudre School District R-1 school district, located in FORT COLLINS, CO with about 508 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 25 teachers, TRAUT CORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
TRAUT CORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a specialized public school within the Poudre School District that operates under the "Core Knowledge" curriculum. This educational model is built upon the premise that a solid, shared foundation of specific knowledge is essential for academic success. Rather than focusing solely on skills-based learning, the school emphasizes a content-rich, sequenced curriculum that builds upon itself year after year, ensuring that students develop a broad base of historical, scientific, literary, and cultural literacy as they progress through the grades.
Beyond its academic structure, Traut Core is known for fostering a structured and high-expectation environment that encourages student character development and civic responsibility. The school community typically places a strong emphasis on parent involvement and collaboration, which is often viewed as a cornerstone of the Core Knowledge approach. By providing a consistent and rigorous framework, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of middle and high school but also to become well-informed and engaged lifelong learners.
For more information, contact TRAUT CORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 488-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT COLLINS, CO 80528-8531
(970) 488-7500
TRAUT CORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in FORT COLLINS, CO with about 508 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Poudre School District R-1
- Total Students:
- 508
- Teachers:
- 25.28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 508 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TRAUT CORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.6%
- Asian
- 11.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.