Columbine Elementary School serves 405 students in grades 1-5.
Columbine Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbine Elementary School's student population of 405 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbine Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Columbine Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1379 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
60%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
33%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1379 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Columbine Elementary School often compared to?
Columbine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Acres Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Columbine Elementary School?
405 students attend Columbine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Columbine Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbine Elementary School offer ?
Columbine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Columbine Elementary School part of?
Columbine Elementary School is part of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan.
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