Columbine Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Columbine Elementary School serves 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
163 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

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American Indian
1%
1%

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Asian
1%
3%

Showing 1995–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Hispanic
32%
37%

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Black
6%
5%

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White
60%
49%

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All Ethnic Groups
40%
0.54

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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%

Showing 2000–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Columbine Elementary School?
163 students attend Columbine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Columbine Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbine Elementary School?
Columbine Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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
What school district is Columbine Elementary School part of?
Columbine Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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