Columbian Elementary School

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Columbian Elementary School is a public school located in Pueblo, Colorado, serving students within the Pueblo School District 60. Situated on Bragdon Avenue, the school acts as a foundational academic institution for the local neighborhood, focusing on providing essential primary education in a structured community environment. Like many schools in the district, its mission is centered on fostering student growth, building literacy and numeracy skills, and supporting the social-emotional development of its elementary-aged learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Pueblo community, often serving as a hub for local families. With its location in the 81004 zip code, it plays a key role in the district’s efforts to provide equitable access to education for a diverse student population. Columbian Elementary typically emphasizes a supportive classroom atmosphere, dedicated faculty involvement, and partnerships with parents to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

375

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbian Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	254
Black	8
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

Hispanic
254 (67.7 %)
White
98 (26.1 %)
Two or More
12 (3.2 %)
Black
8 (2.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and
Phone:	(719)549-7525
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
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 45

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 41