Enrollment
371
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080612001038
Columbian Elementary School — Pueblo, CO
Federal NCES profile for Columbian Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbian Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Columbian Elementary School reports 371 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 83.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 117% above the Colorado average and 62% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 360 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and spends $21,498 per pupil district-wide, above the Colorado average of $20,949 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.0% from local sources (property taxes), 55.1% from the state, and 15.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Columbian Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 117% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 52% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 117% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,498
per pupil, district-wide
— above Colorado avg of $20,949
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 371 Top 52% in Colorado — larger than 48% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 15:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 83.7% +117% vs state
NCES ID 080612001038
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.0%
White 25.1%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 360:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, which includes Columbian Elementary School.
$21,498
Per student
+3%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 55.1%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Columbian Elementary School
How many students attend Columbian Elementary School?
Columbian Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is a other school in PUEBLO, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbian Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbian Elementary School is 15:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbian Elementary School?
83.7% of students at Columbian Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbian Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Columbian Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in PUEBLO, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbian Elementary School?
Columbian Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.