Putnam Elementary School

1400 MAPLE STREET
FORT COLLINS, CO 80521

258 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Putnam Elementary School, located at 1400 Maple Street in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a public school within the Poudre School District. Serving students from preschool through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The campus is situated in the historic core of Fort Collins, placing it at the heart of a diverse and vibrant community.

The school is known for its focus on academic excellence, personalized instruction, and social-emotional development. Putnam places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often partnering with local organizations and families to enrich the educational experience. With a dedicated staff and a mission to prepare students for future success, Putnam Elementary serves as a cornerstone of its neighborhood, striving to provide every child with the tools, resources, and encouragement needed to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

258

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Putnam Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	131
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
131 (50.8%)
White
99 (38.4%)
Black
8 (3.1%)
Two or More
7 (2.7%)
American Indian
7 (2.7%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.2%)

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)488-7700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 55

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Putnam Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Putnam Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	117	45.3%
Male	141	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)