Serving 290 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbine Hills Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbine Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbine Hills Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#639 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
74%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbine Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Columbine Hills Elementary School is ranked #639 out of 1,779 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
290 students attend Columbine Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Columbine Hills Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbine Hills Elementary School?
Columbine Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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
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 12/5/2010
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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