Columbian Elementary School

1202 Bragdon Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Columbian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Columbian Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Columbian Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbian Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#1261 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Columbian Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Columbian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-29%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Columbian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Columbian Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Columbian Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
67%
35%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Columbian Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Columbian Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
28%
52%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Columbian Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.48
This chart display the diversity score of Columbian Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Columbian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Columbian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbian Elementary School's ranking?
Columbian Elementary School is ranked #1261 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Columbian Elementary School often compared to?
Columbian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bessemer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Columbian Elementary School?
309 students attend Columbian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Columbian Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbian Elementary School?
Columbian Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbian Elementary School offer ?
Columbian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Columbian Elementary School part of?
Columbian Elementary School is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)

School Reviews

5   8/20/2012
Proud to see Columbian still serving the community of Pueblo.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - eligh

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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