Linton Elementary School

4100 Caribou Drive

School District

Poudre R-1
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 13, 2023

My kid is in 5th grade this year at Linton and we have loved it.
Submitted by parent on November 06, 2023

My first grader has been going to Linton for three years (including preschool) and is excelling. She, as a toddler, was behind on her verbal schools to a degree that qualified for federal early intervention. Now she is multiple grade levels above expected reading level. Not all of this is the school but no doubt she is thriving at Linton. All of the teachers seem to really care. Ms. Stolte is very involved with the extracurricular activities (her most forward facing role) including plays, family nights, etc... All the kids in my child's classes have been great. I haven't heard any complaints from my child. And you'll find a much more diverse student body than many elementary schools around. Does the PTO have the huge budget as other schools in the district, no. It's a Title school. So if you want your kid to have the absolute highest funded Christmas party then maybe Linton isn't for you. So glad we didn't school choice out of Linton, which we did have a thought of doing at first. My child now knows many neighbors and we really feel a part of the Foxstone English Ranch neighborhood. It's so great that when she goes trick or treating or to the local part that she'll see her friends. You can't measure how beneficial that is. Go Linton Lions!
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2023

This school has gone drastically downhill over the years. The principal is checked out, she's just showing up and putting zero effort into events, the school and the students. She will participate in one semi fun event and make sure she posts it online so it looks like she is engaged but really isnt. Most of the teachers are just biding their time until retirement and getting by. The school is run down and very dirty and they only are focused on getting money for being a title one school, which means poor. A lot of the students in the neighborhood are choosing school of choice to just get out of this garbage school.
Submitted by parent on December 05, 2017

Linton is a wonderful environment and "the best kept secret in Fort Collins". I have one child who is accelerated and another who is just getting her confidence in learning. BOTH are flourishing at this school. Linton has dedicated resources to all levels and abilities and treats each individual with love and respect. They use positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS) to encourage and model positive behaviors and citizenship. The principal knows every child and treats them as her own.
Submitted by teacher on February 03, 2011

Linton does great things for ALL students. They have differentiated instruction in core subjects, and additional literacy support and enrichment through FLUDD. They also pre and post test on all math units so that each student gets instruction at their level in math as well. They have a great ELA program for students who are learning english as a second language. Linton is involved in the community, providing many resources for students and families. The teachers care about each child and work long hours to make sure that their students' needs are met.
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2011

Really disagree with last post. Instruction is tailored to learners and rigorous......and the teachers differentiate very well! This is one of the few schools that does group by ability in math, and has a second instructional reading time at whatever level the child needs. The Principal knows every name (including most parents) and is a compassionate instructional leader. This school is VERY impressive and meets the needs of every child....whatever level.
Submitted by teacher on February 02, 2011

As a teacher at Linton Elementary, I am so very proud of our staff, students, parents and community that works together as one. Teachers know their students strengths, needs and interests. Not just the students that accel but all students. Parents are always welcome to be a part of their child's learning. We look forward to each day and the adventure the children will take us on.
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2011

As a former parent of 2 children that went to Linton Elementary, I must say I was very pleased with the experiences they both had. My son was a struggling learner, in the literacy program, and never got lost in the shuffle. My daughter was an accellerated learner, involved in the Gifted and Talented program and enrichments. They both are better off because of Linton. The teachers were both differentiating, and compassionate for both their needs. I as a parent was involved in everything including, Oddessy of the Mind, Battle of the Books, Gifted and Talented, PTO, volunteering, and accelerated reading. I comment the teachers at Linton for letting my family feel welcome, anytime and kept me informed constantly.
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2011

I believe Linton is an excellent school for all students. Both of my children attended Linton and received a quality education. One child had an IEP and the other did not and both of them were challenged and encouraged during their elementary years. They were happy to go to school each day because of the caring teachers and the friends they had made at school. They were proud to call Linton their home away from home.
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2011

I have 2 children at Linton and can not imagine a better more nurturing, challenging environment for them. The staff and principal at Linton are amazing.
Submitted by parent on September 22, 2010

This school is great if your child works well in the staus quo. If you have an accelerated learner, do not send your child here. If you think you will need anything from the administration, do not send your child here. The current principle works well with data but is not a true, feeling, compassionate leader. This is not a challenging education by any means.