Columbine Elementary School serves 181 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Columbine Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Columbine Elementary School's student population of 181 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
181 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Columbine Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Columbine Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
7%
12%

Hispanic
87%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
4%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbine Elementary School's ranking?
Columbine Elementary School is ranked #507 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Columbine Elementary School?
181 students attend Columbine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Columbine Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbine Elementary School?
Columbine Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Columbine Elementary School offer ?
Columbine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Columbine Elementary School part of?
Columbine Elementary School is part of Columbine Elementary School District.
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