Zach Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

3715 Kechter Rd, Fort Collins, CO

Fossil Lake Neighborhood

Poudre School District

470 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
84%

Reading Proficiency
84%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

84%

Math Proficiency

84%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 29	Full Time Teachers 29
Teachers in First or Second Year 67.3%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

514:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.1%	Female 49.9%
White 70.1%	Hispanic 9.5%
Two or more races 8.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander 8.4%
Black 2.5%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

7/27/2025

My daughter went to Zach Elementary from 1st-5th grade. She thrived academically and socially every year and we are confident she is fully prepared for middle school. The teachers were great at supporting her in achieving her full potential. She absolutely loves school and we can attribute that to h...

5.0 parent

10/17/2024

We have been at this school for over 5 years (3 kids total), and we love it. The academics are great, the teachers are all amazing and go above and beyond for the kids, even difficult ones. We have absolutely no complaints. We have not seen bullying, although my daughter says that there is a kid or...

5.0 parent

2/6/2020

I wouldn’t want my kids anywhere else. The administration, teachers, and students are all amazing. I’m so grateful my children attend this school and are able to benefit from it. They enjoy school and are enthusiastic to head out the door each day. Best decision we ever made!

5.0 parent

5/21/2018

Amazing school with amazing teachers. We have been here since Kindergarten and now on to Middle School. Beyond ready for it!

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

Average Household Income

$216,787

% of College Grads

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3,725 Sq Ft

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Colorado Larimer County Fort Collins 80528 Fossil Lake

Zach Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Fort Collins, CO and is served by the Poudre School District in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 470 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Zach Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,074,155. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Collins High School, Colorado Early Colleges Windsor, and more. Learn more about what Fort Collins has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Zach Elementary School.

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