Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Zach Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- 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 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Inspire
School Rankings
Zach Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zach Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 1748 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
62%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Poudre School District R-1
Source: 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 #10 out of 1,748 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?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Zach Elementary School?
492 students attend Zach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Zach Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zach Elementary School?
Zach Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zach Elementary School part of?
Zach Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Zach Elementary School located?
Zach Elementary School is located in the Fossil Lake neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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