Johnson Elementary School

As a middle-of-the-pack K-5 school in FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Johnson Elementary School caters to 348 students from grades pre-K through 5, operated by Poudre School District R-1.

Johnson Elementary School is one of 52 schools operated by Poudre School District R-1, a district that educates 29,381 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Johnson Elementary School shows that the largest single group is White, at 69% of enrollment; the rest is composed of 22% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 3% Black. The wider county runs roughly 82% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Johnson Elementary School has 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.4:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 39% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

After controlling for student poverty, Johnson Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 43.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 53.4%.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Larimer County shows median household income runs about $93,765, roughly 53% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Johnson Elementary School is one of 94 public schools in Larimer County (combined enrollment of about 47,159 students).

The closest other public school is Webber Middle School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Johnson Elementary School at 3rd of 8; the average score across the group is 53.8%.

Geographically, the school is in a metropolitan area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 19%: 427 students in 2018 compared to 348 in 2025. The White share of enrollment fell from 76% to 69% over that span.

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