How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Arvada K-8 | Columbine High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arvada, CO | Littleton, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 554 | 1,710 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 19.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.5% | 18.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Arvada K-8 | Columbine High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,124 | $13,124 |
| District | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | Jefferson County School District No. R-1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Arvada K-8 | Columbine High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | - | 64.2% |
| African American | - | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | - | 26.0% |
| Asian | - | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | - | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | - | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | - | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Arvada K-8 | Columbine High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 23 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 184.7:1 | 342:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 76.7% | 48.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 78 | 66 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.