Cache La Poudre Elementary School

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cache La Poudre Elementary School, located in LaPorte, Colorado, serves as a cornerstone of its rural-suburban community northwest of Fort Collins. As part of the Poudre School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere that emphasizes academic growth and strong character development. It is widely recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education within a supportive environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the historic LaPorte area, often leveraging its location to engage students in community-centered learning. Staff and faculty prioritize a partnership with parents and families, aiming to create a collaborative culture that helps students reach their full potential. With a focus on both traditional excellence and modern instructional practices, Cache La Poudre Elementary maintains a reputation for being a stable, nurturing, and dedicated institution that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

281

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cache La Poudre Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	57
Black	1
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
214 (76.4%)
Hispanic
57 (20.4%)
Two or More
7 (2.5%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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)488-7600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 14

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cache La Poudre Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cache La Poudre Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	137	48.8%
Male	143	50.9%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)