Fossil Ridge High School vs Traut Core Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fossil Ridge High School
Fort Collins · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,846 students
Traut Core Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | Fossil Ridge High School Fort Collins, Colorado | Traut Core Elementary School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #15 of 307 | #24 of 993 |
| National rank | #1458 of 16,910 | #3863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,846 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 1,846 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Traut Core Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 78.8).
- •Traut Core Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Traut Core Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Fossil Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 17.4%).
- •Traut Core Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.4).
- •Fossil Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 484.
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 Fossil Ridge High School better than Traut Core Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Traut Core Elementary School ranks higher (82.1 vs 78.8 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 Fossil Ridge High School and Traut Core Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fossil Ridge High School: 1,846. Traut Core Elementary School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fossil Ridge High School and Traut Core Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Fossil Ridge High School is 15th of 307 and Traut Core Elementary School is 24th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).