At a glance
Reported students
281
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403.5
Cache La Poudre Elementary School: 281 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 285
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Cache La Poudre Elementary School
Cache La Poudre Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Laporte. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Poudre School District R-1. NCES reports 281 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.3%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cache La Poudre Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.31
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.63
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.2%
- Hispanic20.3%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Poudre School District R-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fort Collins Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
278 reported students
Mountain Sage Community School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
265 reported students
Beattie Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
302 reported students
Putnam Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
258 reported students
Linton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
307 reported students
Olander Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
310 reported students
Public schools near Cache La Poudre Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 365 | 2.5 mi |
| Putnam Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 258 | 3.2 mi |
| Dunn Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | KG–05 | 392 | 4.1 mi |
| Bauder Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 423 | 4.3 mi |
| Tavelli Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 519 | 4.6 mi |
| Bennett Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 362 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cache La Poudre Elementary School
What grades does Cache La Poudre Elementary School serve?
Cache La Poudre Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Poudre School District R-1.
How many students attend Cache La Poudre Elementary School?
Cache La Poudre Elementary School reported 281 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 285 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cache La Poudre Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 281 students and 18.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cache La Poudre Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cache La Poudre Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Poudre School District R-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cache La Poudre Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cache La Poudre Elementary School in?
Cache La Poudre Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1, based in Fort Collins, CO, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cache La Poudre Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Irish Elementary School (2.5 mi), Putnam Elementary School (3.2 mi), Dunn Elementary School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.