Columbine Elementary School

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Columbine Elementary School, located in the northern part of Boulder, Colorado, serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood within the Boulder Valley School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth alongside the social-emotional development of its students. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, Columbine emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Boulder community to support a diverse student body.

Academically, the school focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving. Beyond core subjects, Columbine often integrates enrichment opportunities and values a culture of respect and engagement. As a neighborhood school, it plays an active role in the lives of its families, striving to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining high standards in a nurturing and supportive setting.

405

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbine Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	238
Black	8
Asian	18
Two or More	11

Hispanic
238 (58.8 %)
White
130 (32.1 %)
Asian
18 (4.4 %)
Two or More
11 (2.7 %)
Black
8 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Phone:	(720)561-2500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Columbine Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Columbine Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	204	50.4%
Male	201	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)