Lesher Middle School

1400 STOVER STREET
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524

723 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lesher Middle School, located at 1400 Stover Street in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a prominent public middle school within the Poudre School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school serves a diverse community of learners in grades 6 through 8. Lesher is particularly recognized for its vibrant school culture and its emphasis on providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous core academics with a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school is well-regarded for its specialized International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme, which encourages students to become critical thinkers and globally-minded citizens. Beyond the classroom, Lesher offers a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests and build meaningful connections. With a central location in Fort Collins, Lesher Middle School plays an integral role in the local community by preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.

723

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lesher Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	513
Hispanic	142
Black	7
Asian	17
Two or More	37
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
513 (71.0 %)
Hispanic
142 (19.6 %)
Two or More
37 (5.1 %)
Asian
17 (2.4 %)
Black
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)472-3800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	723
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
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

Grade 6 247

Grade 7 232

Grade 8 244