Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: C Columbine Elementary School serves the eastern part of Longmont, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbine Elementary School's student population of 231 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbine Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbine Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#1269 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbine Elementary School's ranking?
Columbine Elementary School is ranked #1269 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Columbine Elementary School?
231 students attend Columbine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Columbine Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbine Elementary School?
Columbine Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbine Elementary School offer ?
Columbine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbine Elementary School part of?
Columbine Elementary School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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