Columbine Elementary School

815 West Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 398 students in grades 1-5, Columbine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Columbine Elementary School's student population of 398 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Columbine Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbine Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1353 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
21%
32%
21%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
60%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
34%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbine Elementary School's ranking?
Columbine Elementary School is ranked #1353 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Columbine Elementary School often compared to?
Columbine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Acres Elementary School, Beaver Valley Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Columbine Elementary School?
398 students attend Columbine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Columbine Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbine Elementary School?
Columbine Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbine Elementary School offer ?
Columbine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbine Elementary School part of?
Columbine Elementary School is part of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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