Linton Elementary School

4100 CARIBOU DRIVE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525

347 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Linton Elementary School, located in the southern area of Fort Collins, Colorado, is part of the Poudre School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community is characterized by active parent involvement and a strong sense of neighborhood identity, as it serves many families within the immediate vicinity of the Caribou Drive area. Linton is known for its dedicated teaching staff and a variety of enrichment opportunities that allow students to explore interests in arts, physical education, and technology. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between home and school, Linton Elementary strives to provide a stable, supportive foundation for its diverse student body.

347

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	176
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
176 (50.7 %)
White
149 (42.9 %)
Two or More
11 (3.2 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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)488-5850
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Linton Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Linton Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	50.7%
Male	171	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)