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Columbine Elementary School

Summary:

Columbine Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 1-5 in Fort Morgan, Colorado, with a student population of 393. The school is part of the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan, which is ranked 110 out of 116 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Columbine Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the state and its own school district in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.1% of Columbine students were proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, compared to 44.1% statewide and 22.4% for the district. The school's student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, White students, and low socioeconomic status students, all perform significantly below their peers statewide. Columbine Elementary has a 2-star rating out of 5 and has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Colorado elementary schools, with its ranking fluctuating between 412 (2014-2015) and 838 (2018-2019) out of over 900 Colorado elementary schools.

Columbine Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than the other elementary schools in the same district, such as Baker Elementary, Green Acres Elementary, and Pioneer Elementary, which also have high percentages of students from low-income families and underperform compared to the state average. Columbine Elementary's performance on standardized tests has declined over the years, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in improving student outcomes, potentially due to limited resources, teacher turnover, or ineffective instructional practices.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 815 West Street
       Fort Morgan, CO  80701-2836

(970) 867-7418

District: School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

SchoolDigger Rank:
618th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,298 Help


Students who attend Columbine Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fort Morgan Middle School
High:    Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.8%
White:
33.1%
African American:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbine Elementary School ranks worse than 65.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Columbine Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbine Elementary School is $11,298. 3 elementary schools in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbine Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbine Elementary School 618th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Columbine Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan 110th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbine Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Columbine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.95 656th 808 18.8%
2005 26.42 640th 823 22.2%
2006 30.76 614th 829 25.9%
2007 25.42 667th 852 21.7%
2008 25.53 669th 849 21.2%
2009 29.69 663rd 872 24.0%
2010 22.40 748th 925 19.1%
2011 35.94 642nd 935 31.3%
2012 51.90 485th 935 48.1%
2013 64.29 352nd 954 63.1%
2014 47.19 531st 962 44.8%
2015 51.51 412th 938 56.1%
2016 39.98 514th 914 43.8%
2017 29.82 636th 929 31.5%
2018 16.55 769th 917 16.1%
2019 14.84 838th 965 13.2%
2021 15.51 631st 710 11.1%
2022 18.48 742nd 921 19.4%
2023 22.81 699th 933 25.1%
2024 29.46 618th 943 34.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.15 188th 203 7.4%
2023 23.42 231st 265 12.8%
2024 37.98 232nd 365 36.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.19 615th 758 18.9%
2021 7.96 347th 351 1.1%
2022 12.63 542nd 595 8.9%
2023 15.70 559th 642 12.9%
2024 23.13 527th 684 23.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.13 735th 764 3.8%
2021 10.96 346th 352 1.7%
2022 16.26 505th 594 15.0%
2023 17.45 547th 649 15.7%
2024 27.15 475th 683 30.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.30 201st 270 25.6%
2023 30.23 145th 197 26.4%
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Rank History for White students at Columbine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.70 425th 539 21.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbine Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 321 1 2 86 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1989 312 0 1 117 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1990 293 0 4 142 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1991 284 1 3 157 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1992 258 3 3 153 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1993 256 2 1 153 1 n/a n/a 0 413
1994 254 1 0 148 3 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 247 1 0 149 3 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 247 1 0 149 3 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 231 0 0 164 4 n/a n/a 0 399
1998 159 0 0 168 1 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 154 0 0 186 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2000 143 1 0 200 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2001 149 1 0 203 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2002 146 1 0 164 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2003 146 1 0 164 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2004 169 2 0 184 2 n/a n/a 0 357
2005 155 2 0 177 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2006 157 3 0 170 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2007 148 4 0 197 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2008 145 3 0 206 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2009 135 2 0 205 2 n/a n/a 0 344
2010 152 3 2 191 3 n/a n/a 0 351
2011 115 4 0 187 2 2 3 0 313
2012 112 4 1 168 1 1 6 0 293
2013 99 5 2 151 0 1 4 0 262
2014 104 9 3 136 5 1 3 0 261
2015 108 9 0 159 1 0 3 0 280
2016 102 10 0 159 1 0 6 0 278
2017 80 4 0 153 3 0 7 0 247
2018 97 4 2 181 1 0 9 0 294
2019 111 10 4 216 1 0 6 0 348
2020 120 9 4 224 2 0 7 0 366
2021 128 7 5 231 2 0 4 0 377
2022 132 11 9 244 2 2 5 0 405
2023 130 11 7 239 2 1 3 0 393

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbine Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 411 23.6 17.4 n/a
1989 430 23.3 18.4 27.9
1990 439 24.9 17.6 35.1
1991 445 23.9 18.6 33.3
1992 417 23.0 18.1 43.2
1993 413 25.0 16.5 43.8
1994 406 25.7 15.8 46.8
1995 400 26.9 14.9 45.8
1996 400 26.9 14.9 45.8
1997 399 26.8 14.9 48.4
1998 328 24.0 13.7 54.6
1999 341 24.1 14.1 54.3
2000 345 25.6 13.5 72.5
2001 353 26.0 13.6 68.8
2002 312 25.5 12.2 60.6
2003 312 25.5 12.2 60.6
2004 357 24.5 14.6 63.3
2005 334 23.6 14.2 64.4
2006 330 25.5 12.9 65.8
2007 349 27.2 12.8 67.9
2008 354 26.7 13.3 68.6
2009 344 25.6 13.4 70.6
2010 351 23.6 14.8 74.1
2011 313 21.5 14.5 71.6
2012 293 21.7 13.4 74.1
2013 262 21.8 12.0 75.2
2014 261 20.1 12.9 72.8
2015 280 22.0 12.7 73.2
2016 278 22.0 12.6 75.2
2017 247 17.5 14.1 78.5
2018 294 18.3 16.0 71.4
2019 348 21.0 16.5 68.1
2020 366 21.5 17.0 62
2021 377 24.4 15.4 46.9
2022 405 24.5 16.5 37
2023 393 26.5 14.8 56.2

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 Columbine Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 411 23.6 17.4 n/a
1989 430 23.3 18.4 27.9
1990 439 24.9 17.6 35.1
1991 445 23.9 18.6 33.3
1992 417 23.0 18.1 43.2
1993 413 25.0 16.5 43.8
1994 406 25.7 15.8 46.8
1995 400 26.9 14.9 45.8
1996 400 26.9 14.9 45.8
1997 399 26.8 14.9 48.4
1998 328 24.0 13.7 54.6
1999 341 24.1 14.1 54.3
2000 345 25.6 13.5 72.5
2001 353 26.0 13.6 68.8
2002 312 25.5 12.2 60.6
2003 312 25.5 12.2 60.6
2004 357 24.5 14.6 63.3
2005 334 23.6 14.2 64.4
2006 330 25.5 12.9 65.8
2007 349 27.2 12.8 67.9
2008 354 26.7 13.3 68.6
2009 344 25.6 13.4 70.6
2010 351 23.6 14.8 74.1
2011 313 21.5 14.5 71.6
2012 293 21.7 13.4 74.1
2013 262 21.8 12.0 75.2
2014 261 20.1 12.9 72.8
2015 280 22.0 12.7 73.2
2016 278 22.0 12.6 75.2
2017 247 17.5 14.1 78.5
2018 294 18.3 16.0 71.4
2019 348 21.0 16.5 68.1
2020 366 21.5 17.0 62
2021 377 24.4 15.4 46.9
2022 405 24.5 16.5 37
2023 393 26.5 14.8 56.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbine Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,665
2020 $10,275
2021 $9,715
2022 $9,981
2023 $11,298

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbine Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 838th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 699th of 933 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbine Elementary School)29.627.6
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)27.124.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Columbine Elementary School)27.130.3
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)30.231.4
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbine Elementary School)26.528.8
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)29.420.6
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Columbine Elementary School)15.924.6
 8.7%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)16.319.4
 3.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Columbine Elementary School)9.119.1
 10%
   5th Grade Science (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)23.921.6
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbine Elementary School)17.922.1
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)30.729.7
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Columbine Elementary School)12.522.1
 9.6%
   5th Grade Math (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)22.121.6
 0.5%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Columbine Elementary School)24.726.1
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)31.725.3
 6.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Columbine Elementary School)18.525.9
 7.4%
   All Grades Math (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)22.818
 4.8%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students348393
 12.9%
African American1011
 10%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic216239
 10.6%
Pacific Islander01
White111130
 17.1%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.1%56.2%
 11.9%

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

Middle : Fort Morgan Middle School
High : Lincoln High School

Columbine Elementary School ranks 618th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended Columbine Elementary School.

Students at Columbine Elementary School are 61% Hispanic, 33% White, 3% African American, 2% Asian.


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