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Columbine Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Columbine Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Littleton, Colorado, serving 299 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 116 districts in the state.

While Columbine Hills has a higher percentage of White students (76.25%) compared to nearby schools, its student performance is generally below the district and state averages on CMAS assessments. There is a significant disparity in performance between male and female students, as well as between White students and low-income students. However, the school's low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking 7 out of 75 Colorado elementary schools in 2020-2021. Columbine Hills also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (35.79%) and a higher student-teacher ratio (17.3) compared to surrounding schools.

When comparing Columbine Hills to high-performing nearby schools like Shaffer Elementary, Wilder Elementary, and Ben Franklin Academy, the differences in student performance and school rankings are quite stark. These comparisons highlight the potential for improvement at Columbine Hills, but the school's strengths in supporting low-income students provide a foundation for potential progress.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6005 West Canyon Avenue
       Littleton, CO  80128-5905

(303) 982-5540

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
424th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,283 Help


Students who attend Columbine Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ken Caryl Middle School
High:    Columbine High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
Hispanic:
12.0%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.8% Help


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Compare Details Columbine Hills Elementary School ranks better than 55% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 51st among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details Columbine Hills Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbine Hills Elementary School is $15,283. 45 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbine Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbine Hills Elementary School 424th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Columbine Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbine Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Columbine Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.03 308th 808 61.9%
2005 64.20 324th 823 60.6%
2006 69.46 262nd 829 68.4%
2007 60.11 377th 852 55.8%
2008 65.41 310th 849 63.5%
2009 63.93 339th 872 61.1%
2010 68.48 303rd 925 67.2%
2011 70.32 279th 935 70.2%
2012 66.59 335th 935 64.2%
2013 66.33 325th 954 65.9%
2014 67.59 300th 962 68.8%
2015 58.96 336th 938 64.2%
2016 65.76 281st 914 69.3%
2017 59.81 323rd 929 65.2%
2018 62.47 307th 917 66.5%
2019 52.33 433rd 965 55.1%
2021 61.61 296th 710 58.3%
2022 59.42 344th 921 62.6%
2023 56.38 376th 933 59.7%
2024 53.00 424th 943 55.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbine Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.07 31st 308 89.9%
2019 68.18 67th 332 79.8%
2021 85.19 7th 75 90.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbine Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.73 258th 690 62.6%
2019 55.13 314th 758 58.6%
2021 33.64 279th 351 20.5%
2022 49.65 289th 595 51.4%
2023 42.54 351st 642 45.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbine Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.94 296th 693 57.3%
2019 39.30 431st 764 43.6%
2021 63.69 152nd 352 56.8%
2022 49.82 291st 594 51.0%
2023 68.39 187th 649 71.2%
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Rank History for White students at Columbine Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.10 337th 596 43.5%
2022 33.72 336th 454 26.0%
2023 27.88 410th 525 21.9%
2024 37.81 357th 539 33.8%
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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 Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 548 3 9 22 4 n/a n/a 0 586
1989 537 2 7 21 2 n/a n/a 0 569
1990 507 2 6 17 2 n/a n/a 0 534
1991 524 0 4 15 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1992 519 3 4 20 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1993 520 4 4 23 2 n/a n/a 0 553
1994 500 5 6 30 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1995 466 7 8 30 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1996 466 7 8 30 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1997 478 4 7 34 2 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 499 8 10 35 1 n/a n/a 0 553
1999 468 4 9 36 1 n/a n/a 0 518
2000 441 6 12 38 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2001 392 6 10 38 3 n/a n/a 0 449
2002 439 5 12 52 4 n/a n/a 0 512
2003 439 5 12 52 4 n/a n/a 0 512
2004 388 9 15 68 7 n/a n/a 0 487
2005 389 11 17 73 4 n/a n/a 0 494
2006 337 12 15 74 8 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 335 12 12 65 12 n/a n/a 0 436
2008 345 13 12 66 9 n/a n/a 0 445
2009 338 19 16 67 9 n/a n/a 0 449
2010 333 17 13 71 5 n/a n/a 0 439
2011 329 6 7 70 3 1 17 0 433
2012 305 8 13 83 2 1 13 0 425
2013 292 8 14 78 3 1 14 0 410
2014 307 6 12 74 3 3 19 0 424
2015 314 6 11 59 5 2 26 0 423
2016 302 5 10 71 7 0 28 0 423
2017 295 9 11 71 4 0 31 0 421
2018 301 9 8 59 5 1 27 0 410
2019 303 8 6 49 4 0 29 0 399
2020 242 3 4 51 4 0 17 0 321
2021 232 7 2 43 5 0 17 0 306
2022 238 6 5 38 3 0 19 0 309
2023 228 5 7 36 2 0 21 0 299

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 Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 586 25.8 22.7 n/a
1989 569 28.0 20.3 3.7
1990 534 26.6 20.0 3.6
1991 544 25.1 21.6 3.7
1992 547 25.8 21.2 6
1993 553 25.8 21.4 5.6
1994 542 21.5 25.2 5.7
1995 511 21.1 24.2 5.1
1996 511 21.1 24.2 5.1
1997 525 21.6 24.3 6.5
1998 553 21.4 25.8 4.2
1999 518 22.3 23.2 6.9
2000 498 21.0 23.7 11.2
2001 449 23.0 19.5 12
2002 512 22.5 22.8 10.2
2003 512 22.5 22.8 10.2
2004 487 19.8 24.6 12.3
2005 494 19.2 25.7 15
2006 446 18.9 23.6 20
2007 436 17.8 24.5 24.5
2008 445 18.8 23.7 21.3
2009 449 21.0 21.4 25.6
2010 439 19.0 23.1 28.9
2011 433 17.0 25.4 31.9
2012 425 17.1 24.7 30.1
2013 410 19.1 21.3 33.7
2014 424 15.6 27.0 32.5
2015 423 17.0 24.8 29.8
2016 423 22.0 19.2 32.4
2017 421 21.7 19.4 31.4
2018 410 19.0 21.4 37.6
2019 399 20.5 19.4 42.1
2020 321 18.6 17.2 41.4
2021 306 18.9 16.1 43.5
2022 309 17.5 17.6 37.5
2023 299 17.2 17.3 35.8

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 Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 586 25.8 22.7 n/a
1989 569 28.0 20.3 3.7
1990 534 26.6 20.0 3.6
1991 544 25.1 21.6 3.7
1992 547 25.8 21.2 6
1993 553 25.8 21.4 5.6
1994 542 21.5 25.2 5.7
1995 511 21.1 24.2 5.1
1996 511 21.1 24.2 5.1
1997 525 21.6 24.3 6.5
1998 553 21.4 25.8 4.2
1999 518 22.3 23.2 6.9
2000 498 21.0 23.7 11.2
2001 449 23.0 19.5 12
2002 512 22.5 22.8 10.2
2003 512 22.5 22.8 10.2
2004 487 19.8 24.6 12.3
2005 494 19.2 25.7 15
2006 446 18.9 23.6 20
2007 436 17.8 24.5 24.5
2008 445 18.8 23.7 21.3
2009 449 21.0 21.4 25.6
2010 439 19.0 23.1 28.9
2011 433 17.0 25.4 31.9
2012 425 17.1 24.7 30.1
2013 410 19.1 21.3 33.7
2014 424 15.6 27.0 32.5
2015 423 17.0 24.8 29.8
2016 423 22.0 19.2 32.4
2017 421 21.7 19.4 31.4
2018 410 19.0 21.4 37.6
2019 399 20.5 19.4 42.1
2020 321 18.6 17.2 41.4
2021 306 18.9 16.1 43.5
2022 309 17.5 17.6 37.5
2023 299 17.2 17.3 35.8

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 Hills Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,404
2020 $11,753
2021 $12,727
2022 $13,590
2023 $15,283

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbine Hills 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 433rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 376th of 933 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbine Hills Elementary School)41.348.8
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Columbine Hills Elementary School)26.743.9
 17.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbine Hills Elementary School)67.455.2
 12.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Columbine Hills Elementary School)46.536.7
 9.8%
   4th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.539.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Columbine Hills Elementary School)28.835.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)41.641.6
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbine Hills Elementary School)48.153.8
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Columbine Hills Elementary School)23.128.2
 5.1%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Columbine Hills Elementary School)54.752.3
 2.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Columbine Hills Elementary School)32.636.4
 3.8%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   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 Students399299
 25.1%
African American85
 37.5%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic4936
 26.5%
Pacific Islander00
White303228
 24.8%
Two or More Races2921
 27.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%35.8%
 6.3%

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Columbine Hills Elementary School ranks 424th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Columbine Hills Elementary School.

Students at Columbine Hills Elementary School are 76% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Ken Caryl Middle School
High : Columbine High School


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