Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harris Bilingual Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harris Bilingual Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Fort Collins, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 1,860.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 37.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 65.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harris Bilingual Elementary School's student population of 311 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1948
School Rankings
Harris Bilingual Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harris Bilingual Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#745 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Murphy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harris Bilingual Elementary School's ranking?
Harris Bilingual Elementary School is ranked #745 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Harris Bilingual Elementary School often compared to?
Harris Bilingual Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irish Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Harris Bilingual Elementary School?
311 students attend Harris Bilingual Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Harris Bilingual Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harris Bilingual Elementary School?
Harris Bilingual Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harris Bilingual Elementary School offer ?
Harris Bilingual Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harris Bilingual Elementary School part of?
Harris Bilingual Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Harris Bilingual Elementary School located?
Harris Bilingual Elementary School is located in the Historic Fort Collins High School neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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