Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cache La Poudre Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cache La Poudre Elementary School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Challenge all learners to inquire, know, and care about the world.
School Rankings
Cache La Poudre Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cache La Poudre Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#839 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cache La Poudre Elementary School's ranking?
Cache La Poudre Elementary School is ranked #839 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cache La Poudre Elementary School often compared to?
Cache La Poudre Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rice Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cache La Poudre Elementary School?
290 students attend Cache La Poudre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cache La Poudre Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cache La Poudre Elementary School?
Cache La Poudre Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cache La Poudre Elementary School offer ?
Cache La Poudre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cache La Poudre Elementary School part of?
Cache La Poudre Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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