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Mcgraw Elementary School

4800 HINSDALE DR FORT COLLINS CO 80526

Top 25% School in Colorado

Ranked 86 of 239 in Colorado

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About Mcgraw Elementary School

McGraw Elementary School, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is focused on learning from preschool through grade five. It provides excellent learning opportunities as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School under the Primary Years Programme in a caring and inquiry-based environment that supports students in becoming reflective thinkers and responsible global citizens. When comparing students' results to state averages, it was evident that students performed well both academically and in terms of growth. Students were performing to a high degree of proficiency in both reading and math. McGraw has been rated highly amongst other elementary schools in the Poudre School District. Its welcoming atmosphere, high level of parent participation, and focus on whole child learning make McGraw one of the best elementary schools in Colorado.

Mcgraw Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4800 HINSDALE DR FORT COLLINS CO 80526

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Phone

(970) 488-8335

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
381
Total Students
$68930
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 86 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mcgraw Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM- 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 80%
Asian 1.3%
Hispanic 14.7%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 2.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
80%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic
14.7%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
2.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 381
50%
190 Female
50%
190 Male

Student Population

381 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

625 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

McGraw Elementary in Fort Collins is in PSD’s 2024 consolidation plan for acceptance of students coming from Johnson Elementary, if it is closed.

FAQ

Q: What types of clubs or enrichment activities are available at McGraw Elementary School?

A: There are clubs for chess, art, gardening, and storytelling programs.

Q: Does the McGraw Elementary School have any community service activities?

A: Yes, community service activities that students take part in, as well as donation and charity drives led by the school.

Q: How does McGraw Elementary School provide a way for students to use their creativity?

A: Creativity is provided through hands-on projects, crafts, and performance opportunities.

Q: Does McGraw Elementary School have seasonal events?

A: Yes, the seasonal celebrations include harvest festivals, holiday fun, and spring fairs.

Q: How are students able to build skills of teamwork at McGraw Elementary School?

A: Students get to work in group projects, cooperative games, and collaborative activities in the classroom.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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