Werner Elementary School

5400 MAIL CREEK LANE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525

392 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Werner Elementary School, located in the desirable southern region of Fort Collins, Colorado, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Poudre School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, Werner strives to balance rigorous core academics with opportunities for social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is situated in a quiet, residential area, which contributes to its reputation as a neighborhood-centric hub that encourages strong parent involvement and active community participation. With its dedicated staff and modern approach to instruction, Werner Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students of diverse backgrounds can thrive. The school consistently maintains a strong standing in the local district, often recognized for its steady academic performance and its focus on cultivating lifelong learners in a safe and nurturing setting.

392

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Werner Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	49
Black	1
Asian	10
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
309 (78.8 %)
Hispanic
49 (12.5 %)
Two or More
20 (5.1 %)
Asian
10 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Poudre School District R-1
Phone:	(970)488-5550
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Werner Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Werner Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	49.5%
Male	198	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary

State Charter School Institute

Charter School 176 Students

4800 WHEATON DR
FT COLLINS, CO 80525 (0.9 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th