Dunn Elementary School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunn Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
Lincoln Middle School
Fort Collins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
552 students
| Measure | Dunn Elementary School Fort Collins, Colorado | Lincoln Middle School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 993 | #149 of 262 |
| National rank | #7187 of 50,301 | #10068 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 392 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 28% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 38.9).
- •Dunn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 28%).
- •Dunn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Dunn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 66.7%).
- •Lincoln Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.5).
- •Lincoln Middle School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 392.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dunn Elementary School better than Lincoln Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunn Elementary School ranks higher (76.2 vs 38.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dunn Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunn Elementary School: 392. Lincoln Middle School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunn Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School rank in Colorado?
Dunn Elementary School is 80th of 993 and Lincoln Middle School is 149th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).