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Kruse Elementary School

4400 MCMURRY AVE FORT COLLINS CO 80525

Top 25% School in Colorado

Ranked 42 of 239 in Colorado

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About Kruse Elementary School

Kruse Elementary School in Fort Collins, Colorado, is recognized for providing strong academic opportunities within the Poudre School District. Serving grades PK–5 with an enrollment of around 450 students, the school maintains a favorable 15:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for individualized support. Recent performance data shows students excelling in reading, rated “Well Above Expectations,” while math continues to perform above state benchmarks. Families benefit from effective communication tools like ParentVUE, keeping them connected to school updates, calendars, and resources. With its steady academic results and supportive environment, Kruse Elementary is a valuable choice for families seeking the best elementary school in Colorado.

Contact Information

Address

4400 MCMURRY AVE FORT COLLINS CO 80525

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Phone

(970) 488-5625

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 55% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
46
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
457
Total Students
$68930
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 42 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kruse Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM- 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 68.1%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 23.1%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 7.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
68.1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
23.1%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
7.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 457
55%
251 Female
45%
206 Male

Student Population

457 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

451 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Kruse Elementary continues to be academically strong, ranking #125 in Colorado, #10 in Poudre School District, with strong reading and math performance.

FAQ

Q: Does Kruse Elementary School offer environmental learning opportunities?

A: Yes, students work on projects that involve gardening, recycling, and nature-based experiences.

Q: Do the performance arts play a role at Kruse Elementary School?

A: Yes, students work together in school plays, participate in music concerts, and showcase their talents in talent shows.

Q: How does Kruse Elementary School support students in developing their presentation skills?

A: Students present their projects to the whole class, give classroom speeches, and share their projects during assemblies.

Q: Does Kruse Elementary School offer cultural days or seasonal events for students?

A: Yes, Kruse Elementary School has been maintaining cultural days, holiday events, and seasonal events throughout the school year.

Q: Are there enrichment clubs or interest groups at Kruse Elementary School?

A: Yes, students can join clubs related to art, storytelling, science experiments, and other creative activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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