At a glance
Reported students
265
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403.5
Mountain Sage Community School: 265 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
15.9:1 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
- 269
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Mountain Sage Community School
Mountain Sage Community School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Fort Collins. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Poudre School District R-1. NCES reports 265 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 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, 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 (81.5%) and multiracial (9.1%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.1%. 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 Mountain Sage Community School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.63 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.02
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.5%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.1%
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.
Putnam Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
258 reported students
Fort Collins Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
278 reported students
Cache La Poudre Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
281 reported students
Beattie Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
302 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 Mountain Sage Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riffenburgh Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | KG–05 | 443 | 1 mi |
| Laurel Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 412 | 1.5 mi |
| Harris Bilingual Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 311 | 1.9 mi |
| Shepardson Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 414 | 2 mi |
| O'Dea Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | KG–05 | 398 | 2.1 mi |
| Linton Elementary School Elementary · Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 307 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Sage Community School
What grades does Mountain Sage Community School serve?
Mountain Sage Community School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Poudre School District R-1.
How many students attend Mountain Sage Community School?
Mountain Sage Community School reported 265 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 269 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mountain Sage Community School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 265 students and 16.63 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 Mountain Sage Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mountain Sage Community School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Mountain Sage Community School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mountain Sage Community School in?
Mountain Sage Community 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 Mountain Sage Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riffenburgh Elementary School (1 mi), Laurel Elementary School (1.5 mi), Harris Bilingual Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.