LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Poudre School District R-1 school district, located in FORT COLLINS, CO with about 476 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1000 East Locust Street in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Poudre School District. Situated in a historic neighborhood near the heart of Old Town, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for families. Laurel emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while providing targeted support to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds can achieve their full potential.

Beyond its core academics, Laurel Elementary is recognized for its focus on the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning and community-building activities into the daily school experience. The school frequently leverages its central location to engage with the surrounding Fort Collins community, often partnering with local organizations and volunteers to enrich student life. With a dedicated teaching staff and an active parent community, Laurel maintains a tradition of prioritizing student engagement, character development, and academic growth in a supportive, neighborhood-centered setting.

For more information, contact LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 488-5925 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 EAST LOCUST STREET
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524-3421
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LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT COLLINS, CO with about 476 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
476
Teachers:
34.47
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 476 students

White
50.8%
Hispanic/Latino
41.0%
Two or more races
5.5%
Black or African American
1.7%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.