Columbine Elementary School

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

346 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Columbine Elementary School, located in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public school serving students in grades PK–5 as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By emphasizing community engagement, Columbine strives to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core curriculum, Columbine Elementary integrates various enrichment opportunities designed to keep students engaged and curious. The school takes pride in its historical presence within the Denver community and focuses on fostering a culture of high expectations paired with individualized support. By leveraging its location within a vibrant urban setting, the school seeks to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that values character building, literacy, and critical thinking skills.

346

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbine Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	85
Black	62
Asian	1
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	7

White
157 (45.5%)
Hispanic
85 (24.6%)
Black
62 (18.0%)
Two or More
33 (9.6%)
Pacific Islander
7 (2.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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)424-8510
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 74

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 40