Enrollment
421
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Morgan, CO
Columbine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080405000556
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbine Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Fort Morgan · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbine Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbine Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Morgan, CO.
School address
District: School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan · Colorado
NCES ID 080405000556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbine Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbine Elementary School
Columbine Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fort Morgan, Colorado, enrolling 421 students.
At 16.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (32%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan spends $10,987 per pupil, 32% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan also operates Fort Morgan High School (945 students) and Fort Morgan Middle School (749 students) alongside Columbine Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Columbine Elementary School compares
Columbine Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▲ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Colorado - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,987
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.2%
White 31.6%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Columbine Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan, which includes Columbine Elementary School.
$10,987
Per student
-32%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 54.9%
Federal 13.0%
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.
How Columbine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Morgan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Morgan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Acres Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Columbine Elementary School
How many students attend Columbine Elementary School?
Columbine Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Morgan, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbine Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% higher 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 Columbine Elementary School?
47.8% of students at Columbine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Columbine Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in Fort Morgan, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbine Elementary School?
Columbine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbine Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Morgan?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbine Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Morgan, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Morgan on the city page.
Is Columbine Elementary School a good school?
Columbine Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?
Besides Columbine Elementary School, School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan also operates Fort Morgan High School (945 students), Fort Morgan Middle School (749 students), and Sherman Early Childhood Center (409 students). See the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan district page for the complete list.
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