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Poudre School District R-1

2407 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521-2297
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Tel: (970) 482-7420
www.psdschools.org

Top Rankings

Poudre School District R-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 47 public elementary schools serving 21,146 students in Poudre School District R-1. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Colorado.
Public Elementary Schools in Poudre School District R-1 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
52 Schools
1,473 Schools
# Students
28,787 Students
601,879 Students
# Teachers
1,803 Teachers
38,351 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Poudre School District R-1, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (CO)
#13 out of 179 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Poudre School District R-1, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Poudre School District R-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Poudre School District R-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
39%
29%
87%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Poudre School District R-1 and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.62
# American Indian Students
109 Students
3,555 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
808 Students
20,679 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,827 Students
213,411 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
35%
# Black Students
386 Students
27,900 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
20,229 Students
300,798 Students
% White Students
70%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
37 Students
2,111 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,386 Students
33,263 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
813
25,359
# Students in K Grade:
1,917
57,183
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,937
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,145
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,026
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,202
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,175
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,079
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,076
58,727
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,040
59,502
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,270
7,556
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,261
7,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,249
7,365
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,597
8,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,236 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$431 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Poudre School District R-1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$583 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart displays total spending of Poudre School District R-1 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,966
$15,473
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Poudre School District R-1 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,236
$15,791
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Poudre School District R-1 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Poudre School District R-1 Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zach Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3715 Kechter Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5100
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Traut Core Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2515 Timberwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Grades: K-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #44.
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3002 East Trilby Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #55.
Compass Community Collaborative School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2105 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Rank: #66.
Shepardson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1501 Springwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4525
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #77.
Werner Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Mail Creek Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #88.
Bethke Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5100 School House Drive
Timnath, CO 80547
(970) 488-4300
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #99.
Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 South Washington
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4825
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1010.
O'dea Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
312 Princeton Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-4450
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1111.
Tavelli Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1118 Miramount Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 488-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #1212.
Bacon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5844 South Timberline Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4800 Hinsdale Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8335
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #1414.
Fort Collins Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1109 West Harmony Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 631-8612
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #1515.
Riffenburgh Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1320 East Stuart Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-7935
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1616.
Kruse Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Mcmurry Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1717.
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: K-12
| 390 students
Rank: #1818.
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Grades: K-12
| 730 students
Rank: #1919.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7000 Third Street
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #2020.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1125 Bennett Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #2121.
Preston Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4901 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #2222.
Lesher Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Stover Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 472-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Beattie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3000 Meadowlark Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4225
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4101 Seneca Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
637 Wabash Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Olander Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3401 Auntie Stone Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8410
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Bamford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6055 Travers Stakes Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 488-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Psd Global Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Grades: K-12
| 299 students
Rank: #2929.
Psd Mountain Schools
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 N County Road 73c
Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
(970) 488-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 95 students
Rank: #3030.
Webber Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4201 Seneca Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
Rank: #3131.
Cache La Poudre Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3515 W Cr 54g
Laporte, CO 80535
(970) 488-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #3232.
Timnath Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3909 Main Street
Timnath, CO 80547
(970) 488-6825
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #3333.
Mountain Sage Community School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2310 East Prospect Road Suite
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 568-5456
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
Rank: #3434.
Cache La Poudre Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3511 W Cr 54g
Laporte, CO 80535
(970) 488-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #3535.
Bauder Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2345 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 52 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 28,787 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in CO)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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