Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, O'dea Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: O'DEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the southeast part of Fort Collins, CO, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O'dea Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
O'dea Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire... Nurture... Teach... Learn
School Rankings
O'dea Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'dea Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#201 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
69%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Owl
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'dea Elementary School's ranking?
O'dea Elementary School is ranked #201 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend O'dea Elementary School?
398 students attend O'dea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of O'dea Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'dea Elementary School?
O'dea Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does O'dea Elementary School offer ?
O'dea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O'dea Elementary School part of?
O'dea Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is O'dea Elementary School located?
O'dea Elementary School is located in the South College Heights neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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