Columbine Elementary School
Tel:
(970)867-7418
- Columbine Elementary School serves 247 students in grades 1-5.
- 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority 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
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Columbine Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
| Total Students | 247 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Columbine Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Columbine Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. 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 | #808 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 33% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | No. Re-3 Fort Morgan 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 Lincoln High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Fort Morgan Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Morgan Fort Morgan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 643 students
0.5 miles
605 Education Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970)867-8253 0.5 6-8 643 - Fort Morgan Lincoln High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 42 students
0.6 miles
230 Walnut Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970)867-2924 0.6 9-12 42 - Fort Morgan Baker Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 295 students
0.9 miles
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970)370-6113 0.9 1-5 295 - Fort Morgan Fort Morgan High School Grades: 9-12 | 901 students
1.0 miles
709 East Riverview Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970)867-5648 1.0 9-12 901 - Fort Morgan Green Acres Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 335 students
1.0 miles
930 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970)867-5460 1.0 1-5 335
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