- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Collins, CO
Mcgraw Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcgraw Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080399000165
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcgraw Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Colorado schools.
- #19 of 29
- schools in Fort Collins · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcgraw Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgraw Elementary School ranks #19 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399000165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Mcgraw Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 080399000165 · Fort Collins, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 13.4:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students)
Mcgraw Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mcgraw Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
2,044 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge High School
1,846 students
- Fort Collins H
Fort Collins High School
1,836 students
- Liberty Common
Liberty Common Charter School
1,516 students
- Timnath Middle
Timnath Middle-High School
1,456 students
- This school 349
Mcgraw Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Mcgraw Elementary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcgraw Elementary School compares
Mcgraw Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Colorado - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Mcgraw Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poudre School District R-1 reports $14,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcgraw Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcgraw Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcgraw Elementary School
How many students attend Mcgraw Elementary School?
Mcgraw Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Collins, CO. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgraw Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgraw Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcgraw Elementary School?
22.3% of students at Mcgraw Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgraw Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcgraw Elementary School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Fort Collins, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgraw Elementary School?
Mcgraw Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcgraw Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgraw Elementary School ranks #19 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Collins on the city page.
What other schools are in Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Mcgraw Elementary School, Poudre School District R-1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students), Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students), and Fort Collins High School (1,836 students). See the Poudre School District R-1 district page for the complete list.