- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pueblo, CO
Columbian Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbian Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080612001038
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbian Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #13 of 24
- schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbian Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbian Elementary School ranks #13 of 24 schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Columbian Elementary School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 080612001038 · Pueblo, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 14.8:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
Columbian Elementary School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Columbian Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,145 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,081 students
- Chavez/Huerta
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
844 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
801 students
- South High Sch
South High School
795 students
- This school 371
Columbian Elementary School
371 students
What this shows Columbian Elementary School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbian Elementary School compares
Columbian Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 117% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Colorado - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Columbian Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and reports $13,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbian Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbian Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbian Elementary School
How many students attend Columbian Elementary School?
Columbian Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbian Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbian Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbian Elementary School?
Columbian Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbian Elementary School rank among schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbian Elementary School ranks #13 of 24 schools in Pueblo, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pueblo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides Columbian Elementary School, Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students), East High School (1,081 students), and Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy (844 students). See the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and district page for the complete list.