Columbine Elementary School

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

111 LONGS PEAK AVENUE
LONGMONT, CO 80501

columbinees.svvsd.org

239 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Columbine Elementary School, located in Longmont, Colorado, is a public school serving students as part of the St. Vrain Valley School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of the "whole child." By fostering a strong sense of community, Columbine aims to prepare its students to be productive and engaged citizens by focusing on rigorous instruction, character education, and the unique needs of a diverse student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Columbine Elementary prides itself on integrating modern educational tools and community involvement to enrich the student experience. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Longmont area to provide supplemental support, extracurricular opportunities, and a safe, welcoming atmosphere. With a mission rooted in equity and high expectations, the school strives to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in their educational journey.

239

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbine Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	198
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	2

Hispanic
198 (82.8 %)
White
34 (14.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
Phone:	(303)776-2840
Website:	http://columbinees.svvsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 16

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 43