Olander Elementary School

3401 AUNTIE STONE STREET
FORT COLLINS, CO 80526

310 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Olander Elementary School, located in the residential neighborhood of west Fort Collins, is a long-standing member of the Poudre School District. Known for its strong sense of community and neighborhood-focused atmosphere, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience. It serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond core academics, Olander is well-regarded for its engagement with the local community and its commitment to providing a supportive, stable learning environment for its students. The school typically focuses on holistic education, encouraging students to participate in various extracurricular activities that enrich their time in the classroom. As part of the Poudre School District, it benefits from the resources and collaborative educational framework typical of that system, striving to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

310

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olander Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	71
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

White
219 (70.9%)
Hispanic
71 (23.0%)
Two or More
14 (4.5%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
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)488-8410
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
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 16

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 61