Enrollment
321
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-51% 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 lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Woodland Park, Colorado, enrolling 321 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 321 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.
Among 322 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #243, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 also operates Woodland Park High School (490 students) and Merit Academy (452 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodland Park School District No. Re-2, which includes Columbine Elementary School.
$14,363
Per student
-12%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 41.0%
Federal 10.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Columbine Elementary School a good school?
Columbine Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. 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 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.
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