Harris Bilingual Elementary School

501 EAST ELIZABETH
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harris Bilingual Elementary School, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a specialized school within the Poudre School District that centers its academic mission on dual-language immersion. The school is dedicated to developing students who are biliterate and bicultural, providing instruction in both English and Spanish. By fostering an environment where students learn core curriculum in two languages, Harris aims to equip them with the cognitive and social advantages of bilingualism, preparing them to thrive in a diverse, globalized society.

Beyond its academic focus, Harris is known for fostering a strong, inclusive community atmosphere that emphasizes cultural appreciation and collaboration. The school draws families from across the district who are committed to the goal of bilingual education. With its neighborhood-oriented location on East Elizabeth Street, the school provides a supportive, equity-focused environment where students are encouraged to embrace both their own heritage and the perspectives of others, ultimately striving to create well-rounded global citizens.

315

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harris Bilingual Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	226
Black	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
226 (71.7 %)
White
82 (26.0 %)
Two or More
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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)488-5200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 16

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harris Bilingual Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harris Bilingual Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	149	47.3%
Male	166	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)