The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Science. The lowest is 64% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Werner Elementary School
Werner Elementary School is an elementary school in Fort Collins serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is a regular public school within Poudre School District R-1.
Academically, the school posts strong results. On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, the share of students scoring proficient or above was roughly two-thirds in both math and English language arts. In science, which is tested only at fifth grade, the proficiency rate was close to seven in ten. These figures placed the school’s overall proficiency index in the top quartile among schools in Larimer County districts, a clear strength. For an elementary school, the evidence points to solid academic performance across the core subjects.
The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population that is modest in share and very small enrollments of Asian, Black, multiracial, and Native American students. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a relatively low rate of economic disadvantage compared to many public schools. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not reported in the available material. A parent looking for specific support services for those populations may want to ask the school about its offerings directly.
Fort Collins is a mid-sized city with a college-town feel, anchored by Colorado State University. It has a historic Old Town district, a strong brewery scene, and extensive bike infrastructure. The broader city is largely suburban in character, especially south of Old Town, where Werner Elementary is located. Housing values in the school’s zip code were roughly in line with the state benchmark and above the national median earlier this year. Rents were modestly above the national average. The housing market is not inexpensive, and a family moving to the area should expect typical front-range Colorado costs.
The school serves only elementary grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Programs beyond the core academic offerings were not listed in the data provided; enrichment or specialty programming such as gifted education, art, music, or language would need to be confirmed directly with the school or district. The district itself did not have any recent major changes, such as a bond or curriculum overhaul, reported in the public information reviewed.
Werner Elementary fits a family looking for a consistently performing elementary school in a well-regarded district, set in a growing city that blends outdoor recreation with a university-town economy. The school’s student demographics lean affluent and primarily white, which may matter to a family prioritizing socioeconomic and racial diversity in their child’s peer environment. The academic data suggests a school that delivers reliable results, and the Fort Collins context offers a full range of cultural and recreational amenities.
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