Lopez Elementary School

637 WABASH STREET
FORT COLLINS, CO 80526

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lopez Elementary School, located at 637 Wabash Street in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a public school operating within the Poudre School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for young learners. The school emphasizes character development and academic growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their transition to middle school.

The campus at Lopez Elementary is well-integrated into the residential fabric of the Fort Collins area. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to educational excellence and community engagement, Lopez benefits from a structured curriculum, diverse extracurricular offerings, and a dedicated teaching staff. The school prioritizes building strong relationships with families, often serving as a central hub for neighborhood activities and community-oriented programming.

361

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lopez Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	77
Black	12
Asian	6
Two or More	21

White
245 (67.9%)
Hispanic
77 (21.3%)
Two or More
21 (5.8%)
Black
12 (3.3%)
Asian
6 (1.7%)

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)488-8800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 42

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lopez Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lopez Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	46.5%
Male	193	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)