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Columbine Elementary School

Summary:

Columbine Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Longmont, Colorado, with 239 students, the majority of whom are Hispanic (82.85%). The school is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District, which is ranked 33 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Columbine Elementary consistently underperforms compared to district and state averages on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, only 21.6% of Columbine students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In math, only 21.7% of Columbine students were proficient or better, compared to 42.5% for the district and 34.2% for the state. This poor academic performance has resulted in Columbine Elementary being ranked in the bottom third of Colorado elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Columbine Elementary's struggles are further highlighted by the stark contrast with nearby schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District. For example, Central Elementary, located just 0.73 miles away, has much higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (72.2% vs. 21.6%) and Math (71.9% vs. 21.7%) for the 2023-2024 school year. This disparity may be partly attributed to Columbine's high percentage of students from low-income families, which ranges from 80.65% to 88.76% over the past three school years, much higher than the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 111 Longs Peak Avenue
       Longmont, CO  80501-5078

(303) 776-2840

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
711th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,720 Help


Students who attend Columbine Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Trail Ridge Middle School
High:    Skyline High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  230

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.9%
White:
13.0%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.2% Help


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Compare Details Columbine Elementary School ranks worse than 75.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 28th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.17. (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 smallest elementary school student body size in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.9%), White (13%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbine Elementary School is 11.8, which is the 4th best among 32 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)
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Compare Columbine Elementary School employs 19.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbine Elementary School is $18,720, which is the 4th highest among 32 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J 33rd 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 17.70 683rd 808 15.5%
2005 25.09 648th 823 21.3%
2006 10.11 747th 829 9.9%
2007 8.07 792nd 852 7.0%
2008 13.88 747th 849 12.0%
2009 6.62 824th 872 5.5%
2010 19.99 764th 925 17.4%
2011 16.74 801st 935 14.3%
2012 12.77 823rd 935 12.0%
2013 7.49 897th 954 6.0%
2014 17.55 809th 962 15.9%
2015 16.55 801st 938 14.6%
2016 14.85 799th 914 12.6%
2017 20.34 734th 929 21.0%
2018 23.88 679th 917 26.0%
2019 27.58 683rd 965 29.2%
2022 12.21 846th 921 8.1%
2023 25.00 672nd 933 28.0%
2024 22.17 711th 943 24.6%
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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
2018 14.48 625th 690 9.4%
2023 14.97 563rd 642 12.3%
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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
2018 9.75 659th 693 4.9%
2023 24.62 480th 649 26.0%
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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.

Columbine Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, May 19, 2017

Open Quote Columbine has some of the hardest working, caring teachers, and some of the most loving and kind students in St. Vrain. This school offers so many amazing STEM opportunities, small class sizes, and a rich history and culture. Close Quote



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 145 0 4 122 1 n/a n/a 0 272
1989 158 1 4 135 2 n/a n/a 0 300
1990 168 3 6 144 1 n/a n/a 0 322
1991 166 0 8 148 3 n/a n/a 0 325
1992 151 2 15 202 5 n/a n/a 0 375
1993 137 4 9 191 9 n/a n/a 0 350
1994 139 2 7 182 5 n/a n/a 0 335
1995 137 3 3 186 6 n/a n/a 0 335
1996 137 3 3 186 6 n/a n/a 0 335
1997 201 1 2 134 5 n/a n/a 0 343
1998 127 1 3 213 5 n/a n/a 0 349
1999 122 2 7 229 6 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 129 2 6 265 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2001 96 1 4 321 3 n/a n/a 0 425
2002 66 8 6 338 2 n/a n/a 0 420
2003 66 8 6 338 2 n/a n/a 0 420
2004 55 5 3 329 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2005 60 2 2 312 4 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 42 2 4 323 6 n/a n/a 0 377
2007 64 1 2 324 6 n/a n/a 0 397
2008 62 6 2 302 5 n/a n/a 0 377
2009 62 2 3 334 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2010 44 7 2 327 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2011 38 5 1 316 0 0 1 0 361
2012 40 2 2 314 1 0 0 0 359
2013 48 3 1 302 2 0 2 0 358
2014 55 3 0 306 1 0 4 0 369
2015 40 1 0 305 2 0 4 0 352
2016 35 0 0 285 0 0 6 0 326
2017 34 0 1 275 0 1 7 0 318
2018 38 1 1 263 2 0 9 0 314
2019 34 0 2 262 0 0 11 0 309
2020 35 1 2 243 0 0 7 0 288
2021 29 1 2 223 0 0 3 0 258
2022 33 1 3 207 0 0 4 0 248
2023 34 1 4 198 0 0 2 0 239
2024 30 1 2 193 0 1 3 0 230

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 272 13.3 20.4 n/a
1989 300 14.0 21.4 44.3
1990 322 17.3 18.6 42.5
1991 325 19.0 17.1 48
1992 375 23.1 16.2 41.3
1993 350 20.7 16.9 49.7
1994 335 17.9 18.7 51.6
1995 335 19.0 17.6 49.6
1996 335 19.0 17.6 49.6
1997 343 21.9 15.7 56
1998 349 19.5 17.9 61.6
1999 366 23.5 15.6 62.8
2000 403 25.7 15.7 73.4
2001 425 28.8 14.8 74.6
2002 420 43.9 9.6 84.3
2003 420 43.9 9.6 84.3
2004 392 35.7 11.0 86.2
2005 380 37.8 10.1 88.9
2006 377 34.3 11.0 88.1
2007 397 33.7 11.8 89.2
2008 377 31.9 11.8 89.9
2009 402 29.9 13.4 84.8
2010 381 29.0 13.1 85.3
2011 361 30.0 12.0 83.4
2012 359 25.5 14.0 87.7
2013 358 26.0 13.7 87.7
2014 369 28.0 13.1 87.3
2015 352 27.0 13.0 86.9
2016 326 27.0 12.0 89.3
2017 318 24.0 13.2 88.4
2018 314 24.1 13.0 86
2019 309 21.8 14.1 80.3
2020 288 21.6 13.2 80.9
2021 258 20.5 12.5 88.8
2022 248 20.0 12.3 80.6
2023 239 18.9 12.5 83.3
2024 230 19.4 11.8 82.2

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 272 13.3 20.4 n/a
1989 300 14.0 21.4 44.3
1990 322 17.3 18.6 42.5
1991 325 19.0 17.1 48
1992 375 23.1 16.2 41.3
1993 350 20.7 16.9 49.7
1994 335 17.9 18.7 51.6
1995 335 19.0 17.6 49.6
1996 335 19.0 17.6 49.6
1997 343 21.9 15.7 56
1998 349 19.5 17.9 61.6
1999 366 23.5 15.6 62.8
2000 403 25.7 15.7 73.4
2001 425 28.8 14.8 74.6
2002 420 43.9 9.6 84.3
2003 420 43.9 9.6 84.3
2004 392 35.7 11.0 86.2
2005 380 37.8 10.1 88.9
2006 377 34.3 11.0 88.1
2007 397 33.7 11.8 89.2
2008 377 31.9 11.8 89.9
2009 402 29.9 13.4 84.8
2010 381 29.0 13.1 85.3
2011 361 30.0 12.0 83.4
2012 359 25.5 14.0 87.7
2013 358 26.0 13.7 87.7
2014 369 28.0 13.1 87.3
2015 352 27.0 13.0 86.9
2016 326 27.0 12.0 89.3
2017 318 24.0 13.2 88.4
2018 314 24.1 13.0 86
2019 309 21.8 14.1 80.3
2020 288 21.6 13.2 80.9
2021 258 20.5 12.5 88.8
2022 248 20.0 12.3 80.6
2023 239 18.9 12.5 83.3
2024 230 19.4 11.8 82.2

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 $13,210
2020 $14,367
2021 $15,389
2022 $18,194
2023 $18,720

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbine 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 683rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 672nd of 933 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbine Elementary School)18.633.3
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)43.345.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Columbine Elementary School)20.532.4
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)47.246.5
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbine Elementary School)38.822.2
 16.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)50.750.1
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Columbine Elementary School)18.411.9
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)35.936
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.630.7
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Columbine Elementary School)2523.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)40.841.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbine Elementary School)4525.6
 19.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)5253.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Columbine Elementary School)3513.5
 21.5%
   5th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)41.942.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.734.9
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Columbine Elementary School)34.127.5
 6.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)49.449.2
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Columbine Elementary School)24.125.2
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)39.940.4
 0.5%
   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 Students309239
 22.7%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic262198
 24.4%
Pacific Islander00
White3434
Two or More Races112
 81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.3%83.3%
 3%

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Students at Columbine Elementary School are 84% Hispanic, 13% White, 1% Two or more races.

Columbine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.6% of Colorado elementary schools.

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

Middle : Trail Ridge Middle School
High : Skyline High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 230 students attended Columbine Elementary School.


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