Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbine Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Culombine Hills Elementary School serves the eastern part of Littleton, CO, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families typically have a driving distance of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbine Hills Elementary School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbine Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbine Hills Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#686 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbine Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Columbine Hills Elementary School is ranked #686 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Columbine Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Columbine Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Normandy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Columbine Hills Elementary School?
315 students attend Columbine Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Columbine Hills Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbine Hills Elementary School?
Columbine Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbine Hills Elementary School offer ?
Columbine Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbine Hills Elementary School part of?
Columbine Hills Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Columbine Hills Elementary School located?
Columbine Hills Elementary School is located in the Columbine Hills neighborhood of Littleton, CO.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The people who run this school sent a starving child back to the parents who were abusing him. Any child in this school is at risk, these people need to find other employment!
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