Bacon Elementary School

5844 South Timberline Road

School District

Poudre R-1
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 05, 2023

They have done a great job supporting my daughter on an IEP for Autism
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2019

We have had three children attend Bacon Elementary over the last 5 years, just starting our sixth. Every year I am more impressed with the commitment to “making it count for all learners” than the year before. Efforts to provide students with the best learning environment possible is very apparent. Every teacher my children have had have been dedicated and enthusiastic educators. Clear communication on their approach to teaching and expectations from their students have resulted in great levels of learning for my children. One thing that always impresses me, is anytime we are at school, or crossing the street where teachers and Principal Horky are helping in the crosswalk, is that you will always see students happily greeting staff members, and being greeted in return by name. It’s a small thing that tells me a lot about our school. We love Bacon!
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2017

As a teacher myself (at a different school), I've been beyond impressed with the teachers and staff at Bacon. My son loves school, has made tremendous academic growth. The creativity, energy, and community feel makes Bacon a top notch school.
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2017

I find the front staff to be rude to me. It might be because I don't fit the status quo due to racial and cultural differences. The teachers are so-so. I have yet to go into my child's classroom. I don't really feel like I am getting to be part of my child's education. My kid has had bullying problems getting off the bus. Another kid picks on my student and they've gotten into fights at the bus drop off. It isn't a welcoming environment if you're an outsider.
Submitted by parent on September 04, 2016

School takes action based on feedback. Great and experienced staff present for special needs. Principal Mr. Horkey is very proactive and has brought great improvements in the past two years. My kid with special needs and IEP received excellent support here. Special needs families travel here from outside the zoned areas and also from bordering loveland. Provides bus service to the west side neighborhood of timberline road.
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2015

Great school! I have sent two kids through Bacon and two threw another. Bacon is incredible. They have a top notch special education program.
Submitted by parent on September 22, 2014

This school is a gem! We were new to Fort Collins & had previously always had our kids in parochial schools. Didn't like our options in FC and tried Bacon. The school welcomed our kids and made them feel part of the community from the moment they stepped into the building. The teachers, academics & families are GREAT. Character building is interwoven into the school day and the school provides a plethora of enrichment activities for kids who want to expand their learning beyond the regular subjects. The atmosphere is incredible; there's a calmness & happiness projected by the staff that is so refreshing. Hats off to the principal who clearly has a vision for what the elementary school experience should be about!
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2013

We spent a few years at this school. The teachers were wonderful people and there were plenty of opportunities for parental involvement. However, we do not feel our children progressed as much as they should have. There is little emphasis on individual student development, even when parents are eager to push their children. Students who fall behind are not given extra work, nor encouraged to catch up. Additionally, there appears to be a lack of leadership and elucidated goals.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2013

Wonderful! We've been very happy there academiclly and socially!! We have only been there one year but it feels like "Home".