Harris Bilingual Elementary School

Summary:

Harris Bilingual Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving 315 students in grades PK-5 as part of the highly-ranked Poudre School District R-1. While the school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, it consistently underperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, despite some strengths in supporting its Hispanic student population.

Harris Bilingual Elementary School has a unique student demographic, with around 72% of its students identifying as Hispanic, much higher than the 4.88% to 35.56% range seen in nearby schools. This diversity is reflected in the school's academic performance, where the Hispanic student subgroup ranks 49th out of 242 Colorado elementary schools, with a 4-star rating. However, the school's overall performance, including its low-income student subgroup, ranks lower, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address the academic needs of the student population.

The school's challenges are further highlighted by its high percentage of students (around 55%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a larger proportion of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools. Despite these socioeconomic factors, Harris Bilingual Elementary School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 16:1, which could present opportunities for collaboration with other high-performing schools within the Poudre School District R-1 to share best practices and improve academic outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 501 East Elizabeth
       Fort Collins, CO  80524-3803


(970) 488-5200

District: Poudre School District R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
353rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,645 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.8%
White:
25.6%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.4% Help


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Compare Details Harris Bilingual Elementary School ranks better than 62.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 21st 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 61.04. (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: Hispanic (71.8%), White (25.6%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harris Bilingual Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 13th 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 Harris Bilingual Elementary School is $16,645, which is the 12th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harris Bilingual Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harris Bilingual Elementary School 353rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Harris Bilingual Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Harris Bilingual Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Harris Bilingual Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.01 552nd 808 31.7%
2005 40.79 540th 823 34.4%
2006 46.01 484th 829 41.6%
2007 54.20 437th 852 48.7%
2008 58.15 394th 849 53.6%
2009 55.79 423rd 872 51.5%
2010 62.45 384th 925 58.5%
2011 73.58 243rd 935 74.0%
2012 66.91 328th 935 64.9%
2013 75.78 215th 954 77.5%
2014 78.94 178th 962 81.5%
2015 69.66 247th 938 73.7%
2016 66.22 277th 914 69.7%
2017 60.13 319th 929 65.7%
2018 61.61 320th 917 65.1%
2019 71.47 248th 965 74.3%
2021 46.19 406th 710 42.8%
2022 52.25 412th 921 55.3%
2023 57.52 364th 933 61.0%
2024 61.04 353rd 943 62.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harris Bilingual Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.48 266th 332 19.9%
2022 31.02 147th 203 27.6%
2023 51.21 116th 265 56.2%
2024 40.09 225th 365 38.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Harris Bilingual Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.51 407th 690 41.0%
2019 63.04 247th 758 67.4%
2022 56.15 256th 595 57.0%
2023 57.56 253rd 642 60.6%
2024 43.42 385th 684 43.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Harris Bilingual Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.16 235th 693 66.1%
2019 64.50 230th 764 69.9%
2022 35.20 372nd 594 37.4%
2023 45.70 343rd 649 47.1%
2024 59.86 255th 683 62.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harris Bilingual Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.77 51st 270 81.1%
2024 72.13 49th 242 79.8%
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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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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harris Bilingual Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 37 0 1 50 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1995 59 0 4 105 1 n/a n/a 0 169
1996 59 0 4 105 1 n/a n/a 0 169
1997 60 0 5 127 1 n/a n/a 0 193
1998 59 2 5 161 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1999 74 1 4 179 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2000 84 1 5 197 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2001 78 2 5 196 1 n/a n/a 0 282
2002 84 8 2 205 1 n/a n/a 0 300
2003 84 8 2 205 1 n/a n/a 0 300
2004 90 7 4 216 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2005 100 7 4 209 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2006 105 6 4 209 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2007 116 7 3 207 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2008 117 6 3 228 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2009 119 3 3 240 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2010 99 3 1 222 1 n/a n/a 0 326
2011 85 1 1 227 3 0 2 0 319
2012 84 1 1 226 3 0 3 0 318
2013 80 1 1 232 4 0 3 0 321
2014 75 0 1 237 2 0 4 0 319
2015 81 0 0 241 2 0 4 0 328
2016 84 1 0 233 2 0 7 0 327
2017 82 2 0 221 0 0 9 0 314
2018 83 2 0 220 0 0 8 0 313
2019 89 2 0 218 0 0 8 0 317
2020 91 2 0 225 0 0 8 0 326
2021 84 3 0 222 1 0 8 0 318
2022 81 1 0 227 2 0 3 0 314
2023 82 1 0 226 2 0 4 0 315
2024 79 1 0 221 2 0 5 0 308

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

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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 Harris Bilingual Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 88 4.7 18.7 40.9
1995 169 7.4 22.8 49.7
1996 169 7.4 22.8 49.7
1997 193 10.7 18.0 51.3
1998 227 11.8 19.2 56.4
1999 258 14.2 18.2 50
2000 287 14.9 19.3 60.6
2001 282 15.8 17.8 58.5
2002 300 20.7 14.5 57
2003 300 20.7 14.5 57
2004 317 20.4 15.5 59.9
2005 320 21.8 14.7 56.6
2006 324 21.8 14.9 40.1
2007 333 21.1 15.8 55.9
2008 354 22.3 15.9 50.6
2009 366 23.4 15.6 53.6
2010 326 20.5 15.9 52.1
2011 319 19.5 16.3 53.3
2012 318 18.5 17.1 52.2
2013 321 19.6 16.3 58.9
2014 319 19.6 16.2 56.1
2015 328 20.0 16.4 58.2
2016 327 20.0 16.3 57.2
2017 314 20.1 15.5 59.9
2018 313 21.2 14.7 59.7
2019 317 20.1 15.7 56.5
2020 326 20.0 16.2 58.3
2021 318 19.8 16.0 51.9
2022 314 20.4 15.3 55.7
2023 315 19.5 16.0 54.6
2024 308 21.4 14.3 58.4

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 Harris Bilingual Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 88 4.7 18.7 40.9
1995 169 7.4 22.8 49.7
1996 169 7.4 22.8 49.7
1997 193 10.7 18.0 51.3
1998 227 11.8 19.2 56.4
1999 258 14.2 18.2 50
2000 287 14.9 19.3 60.6
2001 282 15.8 17.8 58.5
2002 300 20.7 14.5 57
2003 300 20.7 14.5 57
2004 317 20.4 15.5 59.9
2005 320 21.8 14.7 56.6
2006 324 21.8 14.9 40.1
2007 333 21.1 15.8 55.9
2008 354 22.3 15.9 50.6
2009 366 23.4 15.6 53.6
2010 326 20.5 15.9 52.1
2011 319 19.5 16.3 53.3
2012 318 18.5 17.1 52.2
2013 321 19.6 16.3 58.9
2014 319 19.6 16.2 56.1
2015 328 20.0 16.4 58.2
2016 327 20.0 16.3 57.2
2017 314 20.1 15.5 59.9
2018 313 21.2 14.7 59.7
2019 317 20.1 15.7 56.5
2020 326 20.0 16.2 58.3
2021 318 19.8 16.0 51.9
2022 314 20.4 15.3 55.7
2023 315 19.5 16.0 54.6
2024 308 21.4 14.3 58.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harris Bilingual Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,726
2020 $13,342
2021 $14,258
2022 $15,272
2023 $16,645

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harris Bilingual Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 248th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 364th of 933 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harris Bilingual Elementary School)7653.3
 22.7%
   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 (Harris Bilingual Elementary School)46.846.9
 0.1%
   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 (Harris Bilingual Elementary School)5639
 17%
   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 (Harris Bilingual Elementary School)4647.7
 1.7%
   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 (Harris Bilingual Elementary School)5040
 10%
   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 (Harris Bilingual Elementary School)56.546
 10.5%
   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 (Harris Bilingual Elementary School)45.736
 9.7%
   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 (Harris Bilingual Elementary School)60.345.5
 14.8%
   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 (Harris Bilingual Elementary School)46.243.4
 2.8%
   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 Students317315
 0.6%
African American21
 50%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic218226
 3.7%
Pacific Islander00
White8982
 7.9%
Two or More Races84
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%54.6%
 1.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 308 students attended Harris Bilingual Elementary School.

Harris Bilingual Elementary School ranks 353rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Harris Bilingual Elementary School are 72% Hispanic, 26% White, 2% Two or more races.


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