McGraw Elementary School

4800 HINSDALE DRIVE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80526

349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McGraw Elementary School, located in the foothills of Fort Collins, Colorado, is a public school within the Poudre School District. Serving a diverse student body from preschool through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. McGraw emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for social-emotional learning and student enrichment.

The school is known for its strong parent involvement and collaborative culture, which creates a nurturing environment for students to develop both intellectually and personally. With a dedication to meeting the individual needs of its learners, McGraw Elementary utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to help students build a solid foundation for their future academic journeys. Its location in the Hinsdale neighborhood provides a classic community-school feel, making it a focal point for families in the southwest Fort Collins area.

349

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McGraw Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	69
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
256 (73.4%)
Hispanic
69 (19.8%)
Two or More
14 (4.0%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Poudre School District R-1
Phone:	(970)488-8335
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McGraw Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McGraw Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	52.1%
Male	167	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)