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Zach Elementary School

3715 KECHTER RD FORT COLLINS CO 80528

About Zach Elementary School

Zach Elementary School is a wonderful magnet public school that serves grades K-5. Zach is built on the Core Knowledge model that emphasizes learning through hands-on methods in subjects like literature, history, and science. Research into the last several years has found that Zach consistently scores very high above the state averages, with 87% reading proficiency and 77% in math. Each Zach teacher serves around 16-17 students, which helps them create small groups and ensure individualized instruction. Zach focuses on respect and responsibility, and encourages student ownership through the ROAR framework (Respect, Ownership, Achievement, Responsibility). The school believes it is important to engage and encourage families to be involved through events, volunteering, etc. It is no wonder Zach Elementary School has been frequently listed among the best elementary schools in Colorado.

Zach Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3715 KECHTER RD FORT COLLINS CO 80528

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Phone

(970) 488-5100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
470
Total Students
$68930
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 99 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Zach 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
🏆
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 70.1%
Asian 8.4%
Hispanic 9.5%
Black 2.5%
Two+ Races 8.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
70.1%
Asian
8.4%
Hispanic
9.5%
Black
2.5%
Two+ Races
8.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 470
49%
230 Female
51%
240 Male

Student Population

470 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

514 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In December of 2024, Zach Elementary was ranked among Colorado’s top 20 elementary schools according to U.S. News, proving there is a strong commitment to academic achievement.

FAQ

Q: Is there family engagement provided at Zach Elementary School?

A: Yes, family nights, reading events, and seasonal celebrations are provided throughout the year.

Q: Is there an art or music program available at Zach Elementary School?

A: Yes, students have visual arts classes, music lessons, and can participate in quarterly concerts.

Q: What is in place to support student wellness at Zach Elementary School?

A: Physical education, recess activities, and health-based programs help students maintain wellness.

Q: Are field trips offered at Zach Elementary School?

A: Yes, we take students on an educational field trip to different museums, parks, and cultural education centers.

Q: Are there library programs or reading clubs at Zach Elementary School?

A: Yes, the library offers reading challenges, book clubs, and literacy activities to all grade levels.

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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