Columbine Hills Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

6005 WEST CANYON AVENUE
LITTLETON, CO 80128

299 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Columbine Hills Elementary School is a public school located in Littleton, Colorado, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Jefferson County Public School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive neighborhood environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is situated in a residential area, providing a stable, community-focused setting that encourages close collaboration between educators, students, and local families.

Academically, Columbine Hills strives to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school. The school places a high priority on inclusive learning practices, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student population through differentiated instruction and targeted support. Beyond the classroom, the school often promotes extracurricular involvement and school spirit, aiming to create a welcoming culture where students feel connected to their community and empowered to succeed in their educational journey.

299

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbine Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	36
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
228 (76.3 %)
Hispanic
36 (12.0 %)
Two or More
21 (7.0 %)
Asian
7 (2.3 %)
Black
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-5540
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 46

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 40