Olander Elementary School

Summary:

Olander Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving 343 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Poudre School District R-1, which is ranked 11th out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Olander has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (21.57%) compared to the district (19.39%) and state (21.75%) averages, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 122nd out of 929 Colorado elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 325th out of 943 in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 3 stars during this period. Olander's performance on CMAS assessments varies significantly across different student groups, with its Gifted and Talented students ranking 1st out of 110 Colorado elementary schools, but its Low Socioeconomic Status students ranking 335th out of 365 in the state. Olander's proficiency rates on CMAS assessments are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in Math and 3rd grade English Language Arts.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Poudre School District, such as Dunn Elementary and McGraw Elementary, Olander generally performs worse on CMAS assessments, particularly in Math and Science. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs and challenges of its more disadvantaged student populations, as well as tailoring its curriculum and instructional strategies to better meet the needs of its higher percentage of Hispanic students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3401 Auntie Stone Street
       Fort Collins, CO  80526-6401


(970) 488-8410

District: Poudre School District R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,302 Help


Students who attend Olander Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Blevins Middle School
High:    Rocky Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.5%
Hispanic:
22.9%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Olander Elementary School ranks better than 65.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 20th 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 63.99. (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 (68.5%), Hispanic (22.9%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Olander Elementary School is 15.1. 20 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olander Elementary School is $17,302, which is the 5th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Olander Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Olander Elementary School 325th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Olander 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 Olander Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Olander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.15 186th 808 77.0%
2005 69.18 267th 823 67.6%
2006 73.24 219th 829 73.6%
2007 67.90 291st 852 65.8%
2008 63.87 324th 849 61.8%
2009 62.39 351st 872 59.7%
2010 54.64 469th 925 49.3%
2011 72.36 254th 935 72.8%
2012 56.84 433rd 935 53.7%
2013 56.69 439th 954 54.0%
2014 61.89 366th 962 62.0%
2015 78.01 177th 938 81.1%
2016 74.51 204th 914 77.7%
2017 83.54 122nd 929 86.9%
2018 77.88 185th 917 79.8%
2019 76.03 199th 965 79.4%
2021 75.76 186th 710 73.8%
2022 73.10 230th 921 75.0%
2023 64.39 304th 933 67.4%
2024 63.99 325th 943 65.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Olander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.10 62nd 308 79.9%
2019 42.56 187th 332 43.7%
2023 44.10 152nd 265 42.6%
2024 16.19 335th 365 8.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Olander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.88 266th 690 61.4%
2019 69.78 198th 758 73.9%
2023 44.22 341st 642 46.9%
2024 54.35 291st 684 57.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Olander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.40 1st 110 99.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Olander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.22 86th 693 87.6%
2019 70.54 190th 764 75.1%
2023 63.70 211th 649 67.5%
2024 56.10 285th 683 58.3%
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Rank History for White students at Olander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.53 91st 337 73.0%
2019 68.34 155th 596 74.0%
2023 46.69 284th 525 45.9%
2024 59.31 220th 539 59.2%
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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 Olander Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 338 2 4 24 6 n/a n/a 0 374
1992 432 3 6 27 7 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 488 2 2 27 3 n/a n/a 0 522
1994 505 1 3 37 4 n/a n/a 0 550
1995 490 5 4 37 3 n/a n/a 0 539
1996 490 5 4 37 3 n/a n/a 0 539
1997 494 4 8 37 3 n/a n/a 0 546
1998 495 6 9 50 7 n/a n/a 0 567
1999 482 4 8 44 6 n/a n/a 0 544
2000 481 6 10 40 4 n/a n/a 0 541
2001 493 7 9 32 2 n/a n/a 0 543
2002 417 6 17 31 3 n/a n/a 0 474
2003 417 6 17 31 3 n/a n/a 0 474
2004 397 4 14 42 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2005 362 3 10 46 2 n/a n/a 0 423
2006 352 7 11 41 7 n/a n/a 0 418
2007 331 5 8 46 5 n/a n/a 0 395
2008 325 4 9 48 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 331 2 9 53 6 n/a n/a 0 401
2010 307 3 9 56 3 n/a n/a 0 378
2011 318 3 7 69 0 1 3 0 401
2012 343 3 12 87 0 1 3 0 449
2013 355 6 9 97 1 1 9 0 478
2014 337 4 7 100 1 0 8 0 457
2015 348 6 3 101 0 0 5 0 463
2016 352 8 3 90 1 0 8 0 462
2017 351 6 2 84 0 2 12 0 457
2018 325 6 2 82 1 1 15 0 432
2019 335 7 4 76 3 1 13 0 439
2020 317 9 2 90 2 1 12 0 433
2021 255 5 3 77 2 2 10 0 354
2022 265 7 7 70 2 1 9 0 361
2023 239 6 8 74 1 1 14 0 343
2024 233 4 6 78 1 0 18 0 340

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 Olander Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 374 20.0 18.7 13.1
1992 475 23.7 20.0 13.3
1993 522 29.4 17.8 6.3
1994 550 27.0 20.4 8
1995 539 24.6 21.9 9.8
1996 539 24.6 21.9 9.8
1997 546 25.1 21.8 9.2
1998 567 29.3 19.4 12.3
1999 544 26.6 20.5 9.4
2000 541 26.5 20.4 13.9
2001 543 26.6 20.4 13.3
2002 474 27.2 17.4 13.7
2003 474 27.2 17.4 13.7
2004 459 26.8 17.1 15.3
2005 423 27.4 15.4 16.3
2006 418 25.2 16.6 15.8
2007 395 23.7 16.7 20
2008 390 23.0 17.0 20
2009 401 22.4 17.9 25.9
2010 378 21.6 17.5 27.5
2011 401 22.6 17.6 33.4
2012 449 26.3 17.0 34.3
2013 478 28.4 16.8 34.9
2014 457 26.5 17.2 35.2
2015 463 26.0 17.8 35.9
2016 462 28.0 16.5 32.5
2017 457 28.5 16.0 35.7
2018 432 30.5 14.1 37.3
2019 439 28.2 15.5 38
2020 433 28.4 15.2 37.9
2021 354 25.9 13.6 35
2022 361 27.0 13.3 36.8
2023 343 24.9 13.7 40.5
2024 340 22.4 15.1 38.8

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 Olander Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 374 20.0 18.7 13.1
1992 475 23.7 20.0 13.3
1993 522 29.4 17.8 6.3
1994 550 27.0 20.4 8
1995 539 24.6 21.9 9.8
1996 539 24.6 21.9 9.8
1997 546 25.1 21.8 9.2
1998 567 29.3 19.4 12.3
1999 544 26.6 20.5 9.4
2000 541 26.5 20.4 13.9
2001 543 26.6 20.4 13.3
2002 474 27.2 17.4 13.7
2003 474 27.2 17.4 13.7
2004 459 26.8 17.1 15.3
2005 423 27.4 15.4 16.3
2006 418 25.2 16.6 15.8
2007 395 23.7 16.7 20
2008 390 23.0 17.0 20
2009 401 22.4 17.9 25.9
2010 378 21.6 17.5 27.5
2011 401 22.6 17.6 33.4
2012 449 26.3 17.0 34.3
2013 478 28.4 16.8 34.9
2014 457 26.5 17.2 35.2
2015 463 26.0 17.8 35.9
2016 462 28.0 16.5 32.5
2017 457 28.5 16.0 35.7
2018 432 30.5 14.1 37.3
2019 439 28.2 15.5 38
2020 433 28.4 15.2 37.9
2021 354 25.9 13.6 35
2022 361 27.0 13.3 36.8
2023 343 24.9 13.7 40.5
2024 340 22.4 15.1 38.8

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 Olander Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,332
2020 $12,838
2021 $15,091
2022 $15,552
2023 $17,302

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Olander Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 199th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 304th of 933 Elementary schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Olander Elementary School)60.950
 10.9%
   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 (Olander Elementary School)59.446.7
 12.7%
   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 (Olander Elementary School)46.351.9
 5.6%
   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 (Olander Elementary School)33.343.6
 10.3%
   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 (Olander Elementary School)58.129.3
 28.8%
   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 (Olander Elementary School)7365.1
 7.9%
   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 (Olander Elementary School)55.442.9
 12.5%
   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 (Olander Elementary School)60.554.8
 5.7%
   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 (Olander Elementary School)49.844.6
 5.2%
   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 Students439343
 21.9%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic7674
 2.6%
Pacific Islander11
White335239
 28.7%
Two or More Races1314
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%40.5%
 2.5%


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Students at Olander Elementary School are 69% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 340 students attended Olander Elementary School.

Students who attend Olander Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blevins Middle School
High : Rocky Mountain High School

Olander Elementary School ranks 325th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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