Columbian Elementary School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

171 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Columbian Elementary School is a public school located in the West Highland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, operating as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school serves a diverse community of students in the surrounding area, focusing on fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. As a neighborhood-based institution, it emphasizes strong community engagement and collaboration between educators, families, and local stakeholders to support student development from early childhood through the elementary grades.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards set by the district, with an emphasis on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. Beyond core academics, Columbian Elementary often integrates enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities intended to build a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging its location in a vibrant, historic part of Denver, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

171

Total Students

14.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbian Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	136
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
136 (79.5%)
White
19 (11.1%)
Black
7 (4.1%)
Two or More
5 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-8580
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 33

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 27