Columbian Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

2925 West 40th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211-2076

(720) 424-8580

District: School District No. 1

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,471

Students who attend Columbian Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
	Skinner Middle School
High:	North High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 180

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.9%

White:

15.0%

African American:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.2%

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Performance Trends

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Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbian Elementary School is $23,471, which is the 6^th highest among 94 elementary schools in the School District No. 1.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Columbian Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Columbian Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	7.81	750^th	808	7.2%
2005	10.50	748^th	823	9.1%
2006	5.37	792^nd	829	4.5%
2007	10.75	772^nd	852	9.4%
2008	5.68	810^th	849	4.6%
2009	8.43	807^th	872	7.5%
2010	10.00	843^rd	925	8.9%
2011	5.55	894^th	935	4.4%
2012	10.39	850^th	935	9.1%
2013	9.36	879^th	954	7.9%
2014	12.56	866^th	962	10.0%
2015	14.32	829^th	938	11.6%
2016	12.60	835^th	914	8.6%
2017	14.25	814^th	929	12.4%
2018	17.80	754^th	917	17.8%
2019	19.88	778^th	965	19.4%

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbian Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	98	1	2	317	5	n/a	n/a	423
1989	101	5	2	282	10	n/a	n/a	400
1990	97	5	3	273	7	n/a	n/a	385
1991	97	3	1	277	6	n/a	n/a	384
1992	79	4	0	327	7	n/a	n/a	417
1993	81	7	1	338	8	n/a	n/a	435
1994	70	6	1	347	6	n/a	n/a	430
1995	44	5	2	354	1	n/a	n/a	406
1996	44	5	2	354	1	n/a	n/a	406
1997	40	6	3	403	6	n/a	n/a	458
1998	28	1	1	389	8	n/a	n/a	427
1999	25	3	1	347	8	n/a	n/a	384
2000	28	4	2	340	5	n/a	n/a	379
2001	22	11	2	314	2	n/a	n/a	351
2002	18	7	1	294	1	n/a	n/a	321
2003	18	7	1	294	1	n/a	n/a	321
2004	20	7	0	262	5	n/a	n/a	294
2005	17	6	0	246	4	n/a	n/a	273
2006	14	7	1	261	4	n/a	n/a	287
2007	18	7	3	268	2	n/a	n/a	298
2008	19	9	0	253	2	n/a	n/a	283
2009	26	5	1	283	5	n/a	n/a	320
2010	54	3	0	258	4	n/a	n/a	319
2011	14	3	1	293	5	0	0	316
2012	15	4	1	283	5	0	0	308
2013	12	4	0	266	4	0	0	286
2014	17	2	0	264	3	0	1	287
2015	27	3	2	268	3	0	0	303
2016	26	2	0	255	4	0	5	292
2017	26	3	0	253	4	1	2	289
2018	27	6	1	223	3	2	6	268
2019	22	13	2	215	1	1	6	260
2020	32	14	2	184	4	1	4	241
2021	26	15	1	170	3	1	3	219
2022	32	15	0	161	3	2	4	217
2023	27	11	0	133	4	2	3	180

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbian Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	423	25.2	16.7	n/a
1989	400	19.2	20.8	39.3
1990	385	19.5	19.7	36.9
1991	384	20.6	18.6	41.7
1992	417	24.7	16.8	51.3
1993	435	22.6	19.2	52.9
1994	430	24.3	17.7	57
1995	406	20.3	20.0	64.3
1996	406	20.3	20.0	64.3
1997	458	19.1	24.0	71.6
1998	427	16.1	26.5	71.9
1999	384	17.5	21.9	65.1
2000	379	23.0	16.5	74.9
2001	351	21.0	16.7	70.1
2002	321	18.0	17.8	74.5
2003	321	18.0	17.8	74.5
2004	294	17.2	17.1	71.4
2005	273	14.7	18.6	72.9
2006	287	16.9	17.0	76.3
2007	298	16.5	18.1	82.6
2008	283	16.0	17.7	79.2
2009	320	21.0	15.2	91.6
2010	319	22.5	14.1	90
2011	316	20.5	15.4	93
2012	308	18.9	16.2	91.9
2013	286	19.7	14.5	90.9
2014	287	21.2	13.5	88.9
2015	303	21.0	14.4	84.8
2016	292	21.0	13.9	86.6
2017	289	22.5	12.8	84.4
2018	268	22.0	12.1	82.1
2019	260	23.2	11.1	81.2
2020	241	21.6	11.1	83.4
2021	219	18.7	11.6	84
2022	217	17.1	12.6	78.3
2023	180	18.2	9.8	87.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbian Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	423	25.2	16.7	n/a
1989	400	19.2	20.8	39.3
1990	385	19.5	19.7	36.9
1991	384	20.6	18.6	41.7
1992	417	24.7	16.8	51.3
1993	435	22.6	19.2	52.9
1994	430	24.3	17.7	57
1995	406	20.3	20.0	64.3
1996	406	20.3	20.0	64.3
1997	458	19.1	24.0	71.6
1998	427	16.1	26.5	71.9
1999	384	17.5	21.9	65.1
2000	379	23.0	16.5	74.9
2001	351	21.0	16.7	70.1
2002	321	18.0	17.8	74.5
2003	321	18.0	17.8	74.5
2004	294	17.2	17.1	71.4
2005	273	14.7	18.6	72.9
2006	287	16.9	17.0	76.3
2007	298	16.5	18.1	82.6
2008	283	16.0	17.7	79.2
2009	320	21.0	15.2	91.6
2010	319	22.5	14.1	90
2011	316	20.5	15.4	93
2012	308	18.9	16.2	91.9
2013	286	19.7	14.5	90.9
2014	287	21.2	13.5	88.9
2015	303	21.0	14.4	84.8
2016	292	21.0	13.9	86.6
2017	289	22.5	12.8	84.4
2018	268	22.0	12.1	82.1
2019	260	23.2	11.1	81.2
2020	241	21.6	11.1	83.4
2021	219	18.7	11.6	84
2022	217	17.1	12.6	78.3
2023	180	18.2	9.8	87.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbian Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,511
2020	$16,454
2021	$17,736
2022	$19,235
2023	$23,471

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbian Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbian Elementary School)	27.6	21.4	6.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	39.4	40.1	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Columbian Elementary School)	32	20.3	11.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	42.8	40.3	2.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Columbian Elementary School)	9.4	17.4	8%
All Grades Math (School District No. 1)	32.7	30.3	2.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	180	30.8%
African American	13	11	15.4%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	215	133	38.1%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	22	27	22.7%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.2%	87.2%	6.1%

Schools Near Columbian Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)					CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Columbian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2925 West 40th Avenue	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-8580	180	18	9.8	87.2%	27 (15.0%)	11 (6.1%)	133 (73.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.7%)								(n/a)		16.0					16.9		21.7			14.0		$23,471
Academia Ana Marie Sandoval	Public	PK, KG-6	3655 Wyandot Street	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-4370	401	21	18.6	28.7%	127 (31.7%)	1 (0.2%)	258 (64.3%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	37	549^th of 943 public elementary schools	41.8%		19.1	750^th of 933 public elementary schools	19.6%	201		32.3	50.0				34.3		22.5	20.0		17.2	40.0	$17,414
Bryant Webster Dual Language Ece-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	3635 Quivas St	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-9170	357	23	15.3	70.3%	42 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	303 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	32.1	586^th of 943 public elementary schools	37.9%		34	568^th of 933 public elementary schools	39.1%	18	50.0	50.0	32.1	20.6	55.2	17.9	35.8	25.0	34.3	26.7	15.8	19.2	29.6	$18,792
Beach Court Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4950 Beach Court	Denver	80221	Adams County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-9470	257	19	13.8	90.7%	17 (6.6%)	5 (1.9%)	230 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	15.8	793^rd of 943 public elementary schools	15.9%		13.3	837^th of 933 public elementary schools	10.3%	44			34.1				24.4	19.4	12.0	17.1		16.7	14.6	$19,199
Valdez Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2525 West 29th Avenue	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-3310	389	26	15.0	38.0%	116 (29.8%)	4 (1.0%)	253 (65.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	90.5	73^rd of 943 public elementary schools	92.3%		81.8	148^th of 933 public elementary schools	84.1%	75	58.8	67.7	77.8				71.0	61.1	65.0	68.9		65.3	66.7	$18,172
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3350 Quitman Street	Denver	80212	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-7780	522	31	16.8	17.2%	354 (67.8%)	4 (0.8%)	115 (22.0%)	15 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.1%)	94	34^th of 943 public elementary schools	96.4%		94.4	31^st of 933 public elementary schools	96.7%	3	64.5	80.0	81.4				75.1	69.3	71.1	69.6		70.0	74.3	$16,052
Trevista at Horace Mann	Public	PK, KG-5	4130 Navajo Street	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-9800	406	27	15.2	66.5%	88 (21.7%)	65 (16.0%)	230 (56.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.4%)	12.4	845^th of 943 public elementary schools	10.4%		12.5	848^th of 933 public elementary schools	9.1%	3	15.0	19.6	34.2				22.6	13.3	10.4	15.8		13.0	13.2	$18,463
Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3752 Tennyson Street	Denver	80212	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 464-3550	298	23	12.9	46.6%	115 (38.6%)	22 (7.4%)	137 (46.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.4%)	42.9	498^th of 943 public elementary schools	47.2%					(n/a)	33.3						30.4	50.0	37.8	17.6		40.2	17.6	$21,303
Centennial A School for Expeditionary Learning	Public	PK, KG-5	4665 Raleigh Street	Denver	80212	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-8900	471	28	16.8	25.3%	292 (62.0%)	7 (1.5%)	138 (29.3%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.2%)	67.2	294^th of 943 public elementary schools	68.8%		65.5	290^th of 933 public elementary schools	68.9%	4	53.4	44.4	56.5				52.1	63.2	40.5	45.7		51.4	41.3	$16,568
Brown International Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	2550 Lowell Blvd	Denver	80211	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-9250	546	35	15.6	32.4%	335 (61.4%)	26 (4.8%)	133 (24.4%)	10 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (6.8%)	79.2	174^th of 943 public elementary schools	81.5%		68.7	266^th of 933 public elementary schools	71.5%	92	60.6	54.9	64.7				60.0	54.5	53.6	52.2		53.5	59.7	$16,973

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbian Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Columbian Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Columbian Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
Middle : Skinner Middle School
High : North High School

What district is Columbian Elementary School in?

School District No. 1

What is the racial makeup of Columbian Elementary School?

Students at Columbian Elementary School are 74% Hispanic, 15% White, 6% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Columbian Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended Columbian Elementary School.

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