Excellent
#59 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 3% in state
Psd Mountain Schools
Elementary School · Poudre School District R-1 · Red Feather Lakes, CO
A Poudre School District R-1 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
505 N COUNTY ROAD 73C, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2021)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Psd Mountain Schools score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 45% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 5 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Psd Mountain Schools sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low248/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,500
Median home value
$399,100
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
98.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Poudre School District R-1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 301 | Compare → |
| Mcgraw Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 381 | Compare → |
| Shepardson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 424 | Compare → |
| Traut Core Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 493 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Poudre School District R-1
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #3 of 51
- District spending per student
- $14,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Psd Mountain Schools is listed in Poudre School District R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Psd Mountain Schools
Psd Mountain Schools is a public elementary school in Red Feather Lakes, CO, part of Poudre School District R-1, serving approximately 95 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Psd Mountain Schools
What grades does Psd Mountain Schools serve?
Psd Mountain Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Psd Mountain Schools?
Psd Mountain Schools has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Psd Mountain Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Psd Mountain Schools is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Psd Mountain Schools rank in CO?
Psd Mountain Schools ranks #59 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Psd Mountain Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Psd Mountain Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Psd Mountain Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Psd Mountain Schools has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Psd Mountain Schools a charter school?
No, Psd Mountain Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Psd Mountain Schools a Title I school?
No, Psd Mountain Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Psd Mountain Schools?
46.3% of students at Psd Mountain Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (970) 488-6550
- Area population (ZIP 80545)
- 913
- Area median age
- 61
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80545; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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