Columbine Elementary School
Tel:
(720)424-8510
- Columbine Elementary School serves 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Columbine Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Columbine Elementary School's student population of 262 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 262 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Columbine Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Columbine Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1058 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 34% |
| Black | 43% | 5% |
| White | 10% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Columbine Elementary School is P.r.e.p. (positive Refocus Education Program) (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is P.r.e.p. (positive Refocus Education Program) (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is P.r.e.p. (positive Refocus Education Program) (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver P.r.e.p. (positive Refocus Education Program) Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 174 students
0.1 miles
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720)424-8451 0.1 6-12 174 - Denver Manual High School Grades: 9-12 | 279 students
0.6 miles
1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720)423-6300 0.6 9-12 279 - Denver Dsst: Cole High School Charter School
Grades: 9-11 | 373 students
0.7 miles
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720)524-6354 0.7 9-11 373 - Denver International Academy Of Denver At Harrington Grades: PK-5 | 326 students
0.7 miles
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720)424-6420 0.7 PK-5 326 - Denver Cole Arts And Science Academy Grades: PK-5 | 527 students
0.8 miles
3240 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720)423-9120 0.8 PK-5 527
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