Zach Elementary School serves 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Zach Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zach 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
Zach Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
493 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Zach Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Zach Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 1734 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%

Hispanic
8%
35%

Black
2%
4%

White
73%
52%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zach Elementary School's ranking?
Zach Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Zach Elementary School often compared to?
Zach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Traut Core Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Zach Elementary School?
493 students attend Zach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Zach Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zach Elementary School?
Zach Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Zach Elementary School offer ?
Zach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Zach Elementary School part of?
Zach Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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