Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Red Feather Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Red Feather Lakes Elementary School?
45 students attend Red Feather Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Red Feather Lakes Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Feather Lakes Elementary School?
Red Feather Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Red Feather Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Red Feather Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Red Feather Lakes Elementary School part of?
Red Feather Lakes Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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