Columbine Elementary School

2540 East 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 278 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Columbine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Columbine Elementary School's student population of 278 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
278 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Columbine Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbine Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1360 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Columbine Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Columbine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Columbine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Columbine Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Columbine Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Columbine Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Columbine Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Columbine Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Columbine Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Columbine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Columbine Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Columbine Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Columbine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Columbine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #1360 out of 1,779 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 Cole Arts And Science Academy 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 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Columbine Elementary School?
278 students attend Columbine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Columbine Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbine Elementary School?
Columbine Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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 School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Columbine Elementary School located?
Columbine Elementary School is located in the Skyland neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Skyland.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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