At a glance
Reported students
421
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
Columbine Elementary School: 421 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 402
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Columbine Elementary School
Columbine Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–05 in Fort Morgan. It is one of 8 current school records connected to School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan. NCES reports 421 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.2%) and White (31.6%). English learners represent 28.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Columbine Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.31
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.24
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.6%
- Hispanic62.2%
- Black3.3%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sherman Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
409 reported students
Baker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
321 reported students
Green Acres Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
320 reported students
Pioneer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
243 reported students
Fort Morgan Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
749 reported students
Lincoln High School
High · Grades 09–12
43 reported students
Public schools near Columbine Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Elementary School Elementary · School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan | 01–05 | 321 | 1 mi |
| Green Acres Elementary School Elementary · School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan | 01–05 | 320 | 1.1 mi |
| Sherman Early Childhood Center Elementary · School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan | PK–KG | 409 | 1.2 mi |
| Pioneer Elementary School Elementary · School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan | 01–05 | 243 | 1.3 mi |
| Beaver Valley Elementary School Elementary · School District No. Re-2 Brush | 03–05 | 290 | 8.4 mi |
| Thomson Primary School Elementary · School District No. Re-2 Brush | PK–02 | 452 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Columbine Elementary School
What grades does Columbine Elementary School serve?
Columbine Elementary School reports grades 01–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan.
How many students attend Columbine Elementary School?
Columbine Elementary School reported 421 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 402 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Columbine Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 421 students and 25.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Columbine Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Columbine Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Columbine Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Columbine Elementary School in?
Columbine Elementary School is part of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan, based in Fort Morgan, CO, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Columbine Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Baker Elementary School (1 mi), Green Acres Elementary School (1.1 mi), Sherman Early Childhood Center (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.