Riffenburgh Elementary School (7350)
1320 EAST STUART STREET
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
411
Total Students Served
Half Day Kindergarten - Grade 5
School District:
Poudre R-1 (1550)
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About Riffenburgh Elementary School (7350)
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Riffenburgh Elementary School
2025-2026
? Riffenburgh Elementary is a neighborhood International Baccalaureate (IB) World School located in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving a diverse population of K?5 learners. The school is committed to developing knowledgeable, compassionate, and globally minded students through inquiry-based learning rooted in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Riffenburgh promotes academic growth alongside social-emotional development within a strong culture of relationships and belonging. The school community i…
s close-knit and relationship-centered, prioritizing meaningful connections among students, staff, and families. Staff engage in regular data talks to inform instructional decisions and ensure each student?s needs are known academically, socially, and emotionally. Relationship-building is intentionally embedded across the school through peer collaboration, adult-student connections, and team-based supports. Riffenburgh offers a wide variety of after-school clubs and enrichment opportunities, including Lego, yoga, chess, art, choir, rock band, school video arts, and service-learning. These programs extend learning before and after school to create additional spaces for students to explore interests and connect with staff and peers. The school values a well-rounded learning experience, reflected in its strong commitment to specials programming such as art, music, physical education, and media/library. Students also benefit from a second language program in Spanish, promoting early multilingual development and intercultural understanding aligned with IB goals. Riffenburgh prioritizes student wellness and has invested in mental health services at 2.5 times the standard level of funding. The mental health team includes a school psychologist, behavior paraprofessional, counselor, and counseling interns who provide proactive and responsive services to support student regulation, behavior needs, and emotional growth. An important part of the 5th grade school culture is the Eco Experience program, designed to build student leadership, environmental stewardship, and a sense of belonging through outdoor learning and sustainability initiatives. The school benefits from a highly supportive and active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that enhances school resources, funds classroom budgets and programs, and fosters strong family-school partnerships. Communication with families is frequent, collaborative, and aligned with school goals for continuous improvement. Through high levels of learning for all students, inclusive practices, creating a sense of belonging, and a strong emphasis on student academic growth, Riffenburgh Elementary continues to create an engaging learning environment where every student is known, challenged, and is given the supports to succeed.
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