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.
School District Statistics (2007/2008)
Type
Poudre
Thompson
Elementary and preschools
31
24
Middle schools
11
5
High schools
5
5
Teachers and other licensed professionals
1,713*
1049
Average years of teaching experience
11
N/A
Administrators
83
65
Classified staff
1,491
801
Source: Poudre and Thompson School Districts
*59% of the teaching staff holds Masters degrees or higher
Regional Education (2006)
Institution
Fall Enrollment
Colorado State University
24,670
University of Northern Colorado (2005)
10,307
Aims Community College (Larimer & Weld)
4,667
Front Range Community College (Larimer Campus)
5,486
Regis University (Fort Collins Campus) (2004)
700
Poudre School District
24,940
Thompson School District
14,681
Source: School districts and Colorado Department of Education
*Fall 2006 totalsDATA DOWNLOADS
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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
