McGraw Elementary School

4800 HINSDALE DRIVE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80526

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McGraw Elementary School, located in the foothills of Fort Collins, Colorado, is a public school within the Poudre School District. Serving a diverse student body from preschool through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. McGraw emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for social-emotional learning and student enrichment.

The school is known for its strong parent involvement and collaborative culture, which creates a nurturing environment for students to develop both intellectually and personally. With a dedication to meeting the individual needs of its learners, McGraw Elementary utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to help students build a solid foundation for their future academic journeys. Its location in the Hinsdale neighborhood provides a classic community-school feel, making it a focal point for families in the southwest Fort Collins area.

395

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McGraw Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	58
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
316 (80.0 %)
Hispanic
58 (14.7 %)
Two or More
11 (2.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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)488-8335
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
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 24

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McGraw Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McGraw Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	189	47.8%
Male	206	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)