MOUNTAIN SAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
MOUNTAIN SAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Poudre School District R-1 school district, located in FORT COLLINS, CO with about 270 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 17 teachers, MOUNTAIN SAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
MOUNTAIN SAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a public charter school that operates on the principles of Waldorf education. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning that integrates rigorous academics with the arts, music, movement, and outdoor education. By fostering a nurturing environment, the school aims to develop the "head, heart, and hands" of its students, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning while focusing on the individual developmental needs of each child.
The school’s curriculum is intentionally designed to be developmentally appropriate, with a strong focus on building a deep connection to the natural world and the local community. Through its commitment to a "looping" model—where teachers often stay with the same class for multiple years—Mountain Sage builds strong, long-term relationships between students, faculty, and families. This collaborative community atmosphere is central to their mission, as they seek to cultivate not only academic success but also social-emotional intelligence and a sense of stewardship in their students.
For more information, contact MOUNTAIN SAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (970) 568-5456 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
(970) 568-5456
MOUNTAIN SAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Charter school in FORT COLLINS, CO with about 270 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Poudre School District R-1 - District:
- Poudre School District R-1
- Total Students:
- 270
- Teachers:
- 17.59
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 270 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MOUNTAIN SAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 53.3%
- Male
- 46.7%
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.