Zach Elementary School

3715 KECHTER ROAD
FORT COLLINS, CO 80528

492 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Zach Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the Harmony Corridor of Fort Collins, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Poudre School District, it is widely recognized for its strong academic performance, consistent high rankings within the state, and a robust community-focused culture. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities that aim to foster both intellectual growth and character development in its student body.

Situated in a modern, suburban neighborhood, the school benefits from strong parent involvement and a dedicated faculty committed to personalized learning. Zach Elementary is known for its inclusive environment and its efforts to challenge students through various programs, often utilizing technology and hands-on learning experiences to prepare them for middle school. With its strategic location on Kechter Road, it serves as a central hub for many families in South Fort Collins, maintaining a reputation as one of the top-performing elementary institutions in the region.

492

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zach Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	70
Black	10
Asian	58
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
304 (61.8%)
Hispanic
70 (14.2%)
Asian
58 (11.8%)
Two or More
48 (9.8%)
Black
10 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)488-5100
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
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

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Zach Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Zach Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	49.6%
Male	248	50.4%

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