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Harris Bilingual Elementary School vs. Irish Elementary School

Should you attend Harris Bilingual Elementary School or Irish Elementary 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
Harris Bilingual Elementary School
501 East Elizabeth
Fort Collins, CO 80524
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Irish Elementary School
515 Irish Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Irish Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 308 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
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 15:1 is equal to 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Irish Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
308 students
355 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harris Bilingual 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 Irish Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harris Bilingual Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Irish Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harris Bilingual 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 Irish Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harris Bilingual 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 Irish 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.

Test Scores

#816 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#1214 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harris Bilingual 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 Irish Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CO)(22-23 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harris Bilingual 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irish 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 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harris Bilingual 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 Irish 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harris Bilingual Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Irish Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
52
Kindergarten Students
46
53
Grade 1 Students
51
42
Grade 2 Students
51
59
Grade 3 Students
49
52
Grade 4 Students
49
52
Grade 5 Students
46
45

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harris Bilingual 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Irish 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 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harris Bilingual 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 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Irish 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.
% Hispanic
72%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harris Bilingual 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 Irish 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.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harris Bilingual 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 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Irish 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 2021-22 school year.
% White
26%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harris Bilingual 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 Irish 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harris Bilingual 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 Irish 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.
0.42
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harris Bilingual 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 Irish 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harris Bilingual 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 Irish 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harris Bilingual 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 Irish 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.
 
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