Irish Elementary School

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Irish Elementary School, located at 515 Irish Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a public school serving the Poudre School District. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for its diverse student population. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests.

The campus at Irish Elementary is known for its community-focused atmosphere, often characterized by active parent involvement and dedicated staff who strive to meet the individual needs of each child. By prioritizing small-group instruction and innovative teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of kindness, responsibility, and collaborative learning within the Fort Collins area.

365

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irish Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	247
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
247 (67.7%)
White
101 (27.7%)
Two or More
11 (3.0%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Asian
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)488-6900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Irish Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Irish Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	184	50.4%
Male	181	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)