- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Littleton, CO
Columbine High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbine High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080480000707
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbine High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbine High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbine High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480000707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Columbine High School held near 1,667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.7 → 85.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 080480000707 · Littleton, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,710 enr · 19.9:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Columbine High School held near 1,667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.7 → 85.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Columbine High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- This school
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- Golden High Sc
Golden High School
1,469 students
What this shows Columbine High School reports 1,710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbine High School compares
Columbine High 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,710 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,710
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Colorado - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$14,483
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Columbine High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbine High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbine High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbine High School
How many students attend Columbine High School?
Columbine High School has 1,710 students enrolled. It is a high school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,686 (2022-23) → 1,667 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbine High School is 19.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbine High School?
18.6% of students at Columbine High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbine High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbine High School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbine High School?
Columbine High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 High School rank among high schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbine High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Littleton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Columbine High School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.