O'Dea Elementary School

Summary:

O'Dea Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving 429 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Poudre School District R-1. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state and district averages on academic assessments, ranking among the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools.

O'Dea Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong proficiency rates, with 63.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 57.9% in Math, compared to 44.1% and 34.2% statewide, respectively. The school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking of 143 out of 943 Colorado elementary schools further demonstrate its exceptional performance. O'Dea's White and female students, in particular, excel, ranking in the top 15% and 20% of Colorado elementary schools. However, the school's low-income students, while still above average, lag behind the overall student population, indicating a need for targeted support.

Compared to nearby schools, O'Dea Elementary generally outperforms its neighbors, such as Dunn Elementary and Shepardson Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic performance and high statewide rankings. While O'Dea's student population is predominantly White, the percentage of Hispanic students has increased in recent years, and the school's performance for this subgroup is noteworthy, ranking in the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 312 Princeton Road
       Fort Collins, CO  80525-1752


(970) 488-4450

District: Poudre School District R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,270 Help


Students who attend O'Dea Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Fort Collins High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.2%
Hispanic:
19.7%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details O'Dea Elementary School ranks better than 84.8% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 12th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.88. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), Hispanic (19.7%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at O'Dea Elementary School is 14.1, which is the 12th best among 30 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at O'Dea Elementary School is $17,270, which is the 6th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

O'Dea Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks O'Dea Elementary School 143rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See O'Dea Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Poudre School District R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Poudre School District R-1 11th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for O'Dea Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at O'Dea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.86 89th 808 89.0%
2005 57.22 385th 823 53.2%
2006 61.12 358th 829 56.8%
2007 68.71 274th 852 67.8%
2008 58.19 393rd 849 53.7%
2009 59.78 382nd 872 56.2%
2010 61.82 387th 925 58.2%
2011 65.09 347th 935 62.9%
2012 71.02 274th 935 70.7%
2013 70.21 280th 954 70.6%
2014 76.51 219th 962 77.2%
2015 69.80 246th 938 73.8%
2016 68.65 258th 914 71.8%
2017 69.92 246th 929 73.5%
2018 64.94 287th 917 68.7%
2019 69.44 265th 965 72.5%
2021 70.65 220th 710 69.0%
2022 84.83 109th 921 88.2%
2023 80.33 162nd 933 82.6%
2024 82.88 143rd 943 84.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at O'Dea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.59 114th 308 63.0%
2019 62.99 95th 332 71.4%
2021 45.52 44th 75 41.3%
2022 53.08 79th 203 61.1%
2023 53.94 110th 265 58.5%
2024 61.00 123rd 365 66.3%
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Rank History for Female students at O'Dea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.66 273rd 690 60.4%
2019 60.73 265th 758 65.0%
2021 67.49 130th 351 63.0%
2022 79.92 95th 595 84.0%
2023 75.70 138th 642 78.5%
2024 77.82 120th 684 82.5%
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Rank History for Male students at O'Dea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.66 257th 693 62.9%
2019 63.71 236th 764 69.1%
2021 53.30 198th 352 43.8%
2022 75.23 126th 594 78.8%
2023 69.04 181st 649 72.1%
2024 74.15 158th 683 76.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at O'Dea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.95 72nd 270 73.3%
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Rank History for White students at O'Dea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.10 174th 337 48.4%
2019 56.80 236th 596 60.4%
2021 55.37 152nd 288 47.2%
2022 75.13 95th 454 79.1%
2023 81.65 60th 525 88.6%
2024 80.36 70th 539 87.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for O'Dea Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 469 5 4 53 3 n/a n/a 0 534
1989 469 7 7 53 3 n/a n/a 0 539
1990 483 10 5 51 5 n/a n/a 0 554
1991 451 11 11 57 7 n/a n/a 0 537
1992 446 6 7 64 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 414 7 9 44 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1994 414 8 13 59 4 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 372 17 16 38 10 n/a n/a 0 453
1996 372 17 16 38 10 n/a n/a 0 453
1997 334 16 12 53 10 n/a n/a 0 425
1998 360 20 11 47 13 n/a n/a 0 451
1999 334 12 8 45 11 n/a n/a 0 410
2000 351 15 8 51 12 n/a n/a 0 437
2001 374 13 10 64 12 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 252 7 4 44 7 n/a n/a 0 314
2003 252 7 4 44 7 n/a n/a 0 314
2004 248 6 4 48 7 n/a n/a 0 313
2005 233 4 4 53 8 n/a n/a 0 302
2006 245 15 7 61 9 n/a n/a 0 337
2007 269 16 9 55 6 n/a n/a 0 355
2008 259 19 6 74 8 n/a n/a 0 366
2009 307 18 7 77 9 n/a n/a 0 418
2010 258 15 7 64 4 n/a n/a 0 348
2011 252 3 8 84 2 0 13 0 362
2012 285 15 12 86 1 0 14 0 413
2013 285 8 7 102 5 2 17 0 426
2014 306 8 7 99 3 1 17 0 441
2015 326 8 6 96 2 1 12 0 451
2016 314 7 9 108 3 0 18 0 459
2017 307 10 19 91 4 0 15 0 446
2018 331 11 21 90 3 0 9 0 465
2019 324 14 20 84 2 0 6 0 450
2020 353 7 12 82 6 0 9 0 469
2021 347 5 10 67 6 0 11 0 446
2022 349 2 5 65 7 0 14 0 442
2023 313 4 8 79 4 0 21 0 429
2024 299 6 9 85 5 0 28 0 432

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at O'Dea Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 24.9 21.4 n/a
1989 539 24.7 21.8 18
1990 554 23.7 23.3 19.3
1991 537 24.2 22.1 18.4
1992 524 25.3 20.7 19.7
1993 475 25.3 18.8 14.1
1994 498 24.2 20.6 19.3
1995 453 21.2 21.4 23
1996 453 21.2 21.4 23
1997 425 23.7 17.9 24.5
1998 451 25.4 17.8 23.7
1999 410 25.6 16.0 22
2000 437 24.5 17.8 28.6
2001 473 26.2 18.1 32.1
2002 314 25.1 12.5 29.6
2003 314 25.1 12.5 29.6
2004 313 22.2 14.1 40.6
2005 302 23.1 13.1 39.1
2006 337 22.9 14.7 40.4
2007 355 25.4 14.0 42
2008 366 25.7 14.2 38.3
2009 418 25.1 16.7 40
2010 348 24.5 14.2 42.8
2011 362 23.6 15.3 45.9
2012 413 26.4 15.6 48.4
2013 426 27.9 15.2 49.8
2014 441 26.1 16.8 46.3
2015 451 28.0 16.1 51.7
2016 459 30.0 15.3 55.1
2017 446 31.6 14.1 45.1
2018 465 30.2 15.3 46.7
2019 450 32.9 13.6 48.7
2020 469 32.9 14.2 46.7
2021 446 28.4 15.7 34.3
2022 442 28.3 15.5 34.8
2023 429 27.9 15.3 33.8
2024 432 30.6 14.1 45.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio O'Dea Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 24.9 21.4 n/a
1989 539 24.7 21.8 18
1990 554 23.7 23.3 19.3
1991 537 24.2 22.1 18.4
1992 524 25.3 20.7 19.7
1993 475 25.3 18.8 14.1
1994 498 24.2 20.6 19.3
1995 453 21.2 21.4 23
1996 453 21.2 21.4 23
1997 425 23.7 17.9 24.5
1998 451 25.4 17.8 23.7
1999 410 25.6 16.0 22
2000 437 24.5 17.8 28.6
2001 473 26.2 18.1 32.1
2002 314 25.1 12.5 29.6
2003 314 25.1 12.5 29.6
2004 313 22.2 14.1 40.6
2005 302 23.1 13.1 39.1
2006 337 22.9 14.7 40.4
2007 355 25.4 14.0 42
2008 366 25.7 14.2 38.3
2009 418 25.1 16.7 40
2010 348 24.5 14.2 42.8
2011 362 23.6 15.3 45.9
2012 413 26.4 15.6 48.4
2013 426 27.9 15.2 49.8
2014 441 26.1 16.8 46.3
2015 451 28.0 16.1 51.7
2016 459 30.0 15.3 55.1
2017 446 31.6 14.1 45.1
2018 465 30.2 15.3 46.7
2019 450 32.9 13.6 48.7
2020 469 32.9 14.2 46.7
2021 446 28.4 15.7 34.3
2022 442 28.3 15.5 34.8
2023 429 27.9 15.3 33.8
2024 432 30.6 14.1 45.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for O'Dea Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,154
2020 $13,073
2021 $13,550
2022 $16,040
2023 $17,270

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on O'Dea Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 265th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 162nd of 933 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (O'Dea Elementary School)5059.2
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)55.256
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (O'Dea Elementary School)52.970.8
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)55.254.3
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (O'Dea Elementary School)61.863.5
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)66.659.1
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (O'Dea Elementary School)5051.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)53.749.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (O'Dea Elementary School)39.541.9
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Poudre School District R-1)51.749.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (O'Dea Elementary School)6464.7
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)66.464.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (O'Dea Elementary School)37.352.3
 15%
   5th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)54.552.6
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (O'Dea Elementary School)58.862.5
 3.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)60.658.7
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (O'Dea Elementary School)46.558.6
 12.1%
   All Grades Math (Poudre School District R-1)5249.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students450429
 4.7%
African American144
 71.4%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian208
 60%
Hispanic8479
 6%
Pacific Islander00
White324313
 3.4%
Two or More Races621
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.7%33.8%
 14.9%


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O'Dea Elementary School ranks 143rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 432 students attended O'Dea Elementary School.

Students at O'Dea Elementary School are 69% White, 20% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend O'Dea Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Fort Collins High School


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