Columbine Elementary

172 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Columbine Elementary School, located at 2240 Rd. 160 in Delano, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Delano Union School District. Nestled in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the surrounding agricultural community. It is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development by offering a structured curriculum designed to prepare elementary-age children for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on core academic subjects alongside social-emotional learning, Columbine Elementary aims to create a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their potential. Through its dedicated staff and localized approach to education, the school remains a key pillar for families in the Delano area, prioritizing both the scholastic and character development of every child it serves.

172

Total Students

9.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbine Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	152
Asian	17
Two or More	1

Hispanic
152 (88.4%)
Asian
17 (9.9%)
White
2 (1.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Columbine Elementary
Phone:	(661)725-8501
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 22