O'Dea Elementary School

312 PRINCETON ROAD
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525

429 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

O’Dea Elementary School, located in the heart of Fort Collins, Colorado, serves as a vibrant hub for elementary education within the Poudre School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By fostering a strong sense of community, O’Dea strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning among its diverse student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, O’Dea Elementary is characterized by its dedication to student success and family engagement. The school actively promotes partnerships between educators, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood to create a collaborative atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. With a focus on innovative teaching practices and personalized support, O’Dea works to ensure that all students are prepared with the foundational skills and confidence necessary for their future academic journeys.

429

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O'Dea Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	79
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	4

White
313 (73.0 %)
Hispanic
79 (18.4 %)
Two or More
21 (4.9 %)
Asian
8 (1.9 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)

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)488-4450
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for O'Dea Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for O'Dea Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	198	46.2%
Male	231	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)