Bacon Elementary School

5844 SOUTH TIMBERLINE ROAD
FORT COLLINS, CO 80528

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bacon Elementary School is a public school located in the Fossil Ridge quadrant of Fort Collins, Colorado, serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Poudre School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances rigorous core academics with opportunities for social-emotional growth, physical education, and the arts.

The school is highly regarded for its active parent involvement and a dedicated teaching staff that prioritizes individualized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Situated in a suburban area of South Fort Collins, Bacon Elementary benefits from strong community partnerships and modern facilities. It maintains a consistent focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school by cultivating critical thinking skills, character development, and a lifelong love of learning.

397

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bacon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	57
Black	2
Asian	17
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
300 (75.6%)
Hispanic
57 (14.4%)
Two or More
20 (5.0%)
Asian
17 (4.3%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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)488-5300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 20

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bacon Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bacon Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	47.1%
Male	210	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)