- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodland Park, 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 080738001269
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 31
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 larger than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Woodland Park · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbine Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbine Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Woodland Park, CO.
School address
District: Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080738001269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Columbine Elementary School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+20.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 080738001269 · Woodland Park, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 18.9:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland Park High School (490 students)
Columbine Elementary School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+20.3%). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Columbine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodland Park
Woodland Park High School
490 students
- Merit Academy
Merit Academy
452 students
- This school
Columbine Elementary School
321 students
- Gateway Elemen
Gateway Elementary School
293 students
- Summit Element
Summit Elementary School
286 students
- Woodland Park 195
Woodland Park Middle School
195 students
What this shows Columbine Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbine Elementary School compares
Columbine Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Colorado - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,214
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Columbine Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 reports $16,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merit Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbine Elementary School
How many students attend Columbine Elementary School?
Columbine Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodland Park, CO. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbine Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbine Elementary School?
18.9% 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 White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Woodland Park, CO.
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbine Elementary School rank among public schools in Woodland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbine Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Woodland Park, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Woodland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodland Park School District No. Re-2?
Besides Columbine Elementary School, Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 also operates Woodland Park High School (490 students), Merit Academy (452 students), and Gateway Elementary School (293 students). See the Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.