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Cache La Poudre Elementary School vs. Mountain Sage Community School

Should you attend Cache La Poudre Elementary School or Mountain Sage Community School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cache La Poudre Elementary School
3511 W Cr 54g
Laporte, CO 80535
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Mountain Sage Community School
2310 East Prospect Road Suite
Fort Collins, CO 80525
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Mountain Sage Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cache La Poudre 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mountain Sage Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
290 students
285 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cache La Poudre Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain Sage Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cache La Poudre Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain Sage Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cache La Poudre Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain Sage Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cache La Poudre Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Sage Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#713 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#607 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cache La Poudre Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain Sage Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CO)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cache La Poudre Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Sage Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CO)
60-64%
(Top 20% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cache La Poudre Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Sage Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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40-59%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cache La Poudre Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mountain Sage Community School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
29
23
Grade 1 Students
45
26
Grade 2 Students
61
52
Grade 3 Students
44
18
Grade 4 Students
49
26
Grade 5 Students
46
51
Grade 6 Students
-
23
Grade 7 Students
-
40
Grade 8 Students
-
26

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
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% Asian
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3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain Sage Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain Sage Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain Sage Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
79%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain Sage Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain Sage Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cache La Poudre Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain Sage Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain Sage Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain Sage Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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