Poudre School District R-1

Located in the midsize city setting of Fort Collins, Colorado, Poudre School District R-1 serves as a foundational educational hub within the Fort Collins-Loveland metropolitan region. Headquartered at 2407 LaPorte Avenue, this active public school district operates 52 schools across the community, offering complete PK–12 learning pathways spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Providing a traditional, non-charter district structure, Poudre School District currently serves an expansive student body of 29,381 learners. The district's broad scope ensures that children and young adults receive continuous support at every milestone of their academic growth, from foundational early learning through college and career readiness.

To support its student population, Poudre School District R-1 maintains a robust workforce comprising approximately 8,748 full-time equivalent staff members. The teaching faculty includes nearly 3,749 full-time equivalent educators, supported by a network of roughly 846 instructional aides and over 4,150 administrative and support personnel. This substantial staffing structure reflects a strong commitment to classroom instruction, specialized assistance, and operational excellence across all campuses. Families, prospective residents, and educational researchers looking to explore the district’s academic offerings and administrative services can learn more by visiting their official portal at www.psdschools.org or contacting the district offices at (970) 482-7420.