Cache La Poudre Elementary School
Tel:
(970)488-7600
- Cache La Poudre Elementary School serves 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Cache La Poudre Elementary School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 342 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cache La Poudre Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cache La Poudre Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #722 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 84% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Poudre R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cache La Poudre Elementary School is Poudre Community Academy (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cache La Poudre Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cache La Poudre Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Laporte Cache La Poudre Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 303 students
0.0 miles
3515 W Cr 54g
Laporte, CO 80535
(970)488-7400 0.0 6-8 303 - Fort Collins Irish Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 423 students
2.6 miles
515 Irish Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970)488-6900 2.6 PK-5 423 - Fort Collins Poudre Community Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 108 students
2.8 miles
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970)490-3295 2.8 9-12 108 - Fort Collins Lincoln Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 532 students
2.9 miles
1600 Lancer Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970)488-5700 2.9 6-8 532 - Fort Collins Poudre High School Grades: 9-12 | 1806 students
3.0 miles
201 Impala Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970)488-6000 3.0 9-12 1806
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