Educated Communities
World-class education and training is of primary importance in Northern Colorado. Private and public schools from preschool through graduate school consistently produce high-achieving students.
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School District Statistics (2007/2008) |
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Type |
Poudre |
Thompson |
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Elementary and preschools |
31 |
24 |
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Middle schools |
11 |
5 |
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High schools |
5 |
5 |
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Teachers and other licensed professionals |
1,713* |
1049 |
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Average years of teaching experience |
11 |
N/A |
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Administrators |
83 |
65 |
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Classified staff |
1,491 |
801 |
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Source: Poudre and Thompson School Districts
*59% of the teaching staff holds Masters degrees or higher | |
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Regional Education (2006) |
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Institution |
Fall Enrollment |
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Colorado State University |
24,670 |
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University of Northern Colorado (2005) |
10,307 |
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Aims Community College (Larimer & Weld) |
4,667 |
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Front Range Community College (Larimer Campus) |
5,486 |
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Regis University (Fort Collins Campus) (2004) |
700 |
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Poudre School District |
24,940 |
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Thompson School District |
14,681 |
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Source: School districts and Colorado Department of Education
*Fall 2006 totals | | Quick Links:
Higher Education & Vocational
Colorado State University
AIMS Community College
Front Range Community College
Institute of Business and Medical Careers
University of Phoenix
College America
Colorado Christian University
Regis University
Primary Education
Poudre School District
Thompson School District
Community Training Programs
Education & Life Training Center |
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