Dunn Elementary School vs Poudre High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 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
Poudre High School
Fort Collins · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,409 students
| Measure | Dunn Elementary School Fort Collins, Colorado | Poudre High School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 993 | #113 of 307 |
| National rank | #7187 of 50,301 | #7142 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 392 | 1,409 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 1,409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 54.7).
- •Dunn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Dunn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Dunn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 45.3%).
- •Dunn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.6).
- •Poudre High School is the larger school with 1,409 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 Poudre High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunn Elementary School ranks higher (76.2 vs 54.7 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 Poudre High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunn Elementary School: 392. Poudre High School: 1,409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunn Elementary School and Poudre High School rank in Colorado?
Dunn Elementary School is 80th of 993 and Poudre High School is 113th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).