The top reported proficiency rate is 74% in Science. The lowest is 58% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Tavelli Elementary School
Tavelli Elementary School is a regular public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Fort Collins, Colorado, within the Poudre School District R-1. The school enrolls a sizeable student body for an elementary, with enrollment distributed fairly evenly across the grades from kindergarten upward. It is not a charter or magnet school, and the available data did not indicate a Title I status.
Fort Collins is a mid-sized city with a distinctive blend of college-town energy from Colorado State University and a growing residential and employment base. The city has a historic Old Town district known for breweries and shops, a strong bike culture, and outdoor access along the Cache la Poudre River. Major employers include the university, the regional medical authority, the school district itself, and a range of private-sector firms in technology, manufacturing, and services. The city has seen rapid growth, particularly southward, and growth management has been a political priority since the 1980s. This is a dynamic community with a robust economy, and families drawn to the area often value the combination of an active downtown, university resources, and a relatively strong local school system.
Poudre School District R-1 is the district overseeing Tavelli. No major recent changes — bond measures, curriculum shifts, or policy reforms — were identified in published sources that meet a threshold of lasting impact, so the district’s recent trajectory on those fronts is not clear from this data.
Academically, Tavelli Elementary performs well relative to other schools in the county. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects in grades three through five places it among the top quarter of schools when compared with districts in Larimer County. In both math and English language arts, a majority of students scored at or above the proficient level. In science, where testing occurs only in fifth grade, a large majority of students demonstrated proficiency. These results point to a school where most students are meeting grade-level expectations, and performance is strong relative to peers across the county.
The student body at Tavelli is diverse in economic background, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Racially and ethnically, the school is largely white, with a notable Hispanic population and smaller shares of students identifying as two or more races, Asian, and other groups. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available records, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the availability of special education services and English language support.
The school operates on a single campus in Fort Collins. The city’s walkable core is the pedestrian-scaled Old Town, but the broader residential areas, including where Tavelli sits, are more car-oriented. The city maintains a substantial network of bike lanes and trails, a bus rapid transit line, and regular bus service.
For a family considering Tavelli Elementary, the picture is of a solid, well-regarded regular public school in a growing, economically vibrant community. The academic results are strong, and the school’s size is large enough to offer typical elementary resources and peer diversity. The surrounding city is a major college town with a mix of urban and suburban character, and the district is the area’s primary public provider. The absence of detailed information on special populations and on recent district-level changes means some follow-up with the school or district office would be wise, particularly for families with specific support needs. But on the core academic measures, Tavelli stands out in a favorable light among its county peers.
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