Excellent
#58 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 3% in state
Zach Elementary School
Elementary School · Poudre School District R-1 · Fort Collins, CO
A Poudre School District R-1 elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3715 KECHTER ROAD, Fort Collins, CO 80528
- Math 84% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2021)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Zach Elementary School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 84% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.2%
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 Zach Elementary School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Collins), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,133
Median home value
$654,200
Median rent
$1,906/mo
College educated
63.3%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80528; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traut Core Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Bacon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Linton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Timnath Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 469 | 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
- #2 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
Zach Elementary School is listed in Poudre School District R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zach Elementary School
Zach Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Collins, CO, part of Poudre School District R-1, serving approximately 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zach Elementary School
What grades does Zach Elementary School serve?
Zach Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Zach Elementary School?
Zach Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zach Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Zach Elementary School rank in CO?
Zach Elementary School ranks #58 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Zach Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Zach Elementary School 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 Zach Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zach Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Zach Elementary School a charter school?
No, Zach Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Zach Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Zach Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zach Elementary School?
13.2% of students at Zach Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (970) 488-5100
- Area population (ZIP 80528)
- 24,233
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 80528; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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