Columbia Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

835 EAST ST VRAIN STREET
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Columbia Elementary School is a public school located in the downtown area of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is part of the Colorado Springs School District 11. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a historic neighborhood, often noted for its central location and commitment to fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to provide a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student body.

As part of District 11, Columbia Elementary benefits from the resources of a large district while maintaining a school culture focused on individualized attention and student engagement. The school typically focuses on core curriculum standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, often integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for middle school transitions. Parents and guardians are generally encouraged to participate in school activities, as the administration places a high value on the partnership between the home and the school to ensure student success.

286

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	95
Black	16
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
144 (50.3 %)
Hispanic
95 (33.2 %)
Two or More
28 (9.8 %)
Black
16 (5.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-2700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 26

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 31