About the Data
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About the School
School DescriptionCreativity, curiosity and connection! At Columbian Elementary, we know learning should be rigorous, engaging and fun. Our classroom teachers and arts teachers work as a team, using research-based strategies to create lessons that challenge our students and expand their world view. Our arts-infused units focus on creating critical thinkers...
School DescriptionCreativity, curiosity and connection! At Columbian Elementary, we know learning should be rigorous, engaging and fun. Our classroom teachers and arts teachers work as a team, using research-based strategies to create lessons that challenge our students and expand their world view. Our arts-infused units focus on creating critical thinkers who are not afraid of a challenge. We offer theater, PE and dance, music and visual arts, Come join us!
Student Demographics
Teacher Demographics
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Student Special Populations
Student Survey Results
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Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 63.9 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 88.3 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 98 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 20.3 % | 16.9 % | -3.4 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1 % | 11.6 % | -3.5 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 18 % | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 26.3 % | NA | NA |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 17.4 % | 14 % | -3.4 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 % | 9.8 % | -7.2 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 10 % | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 36.8 % | NA | NA |
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 55.5 | 34.5 | -21.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55.5 | 37 | -18.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 55 | 34.5 | -20.5 |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 52.5 | 45 | -7.5 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 44.5 | -8.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 44 | 44 | +0.0 |
Academic Offerings
Special Programs Offered
Student Services & Supports
Special Education
Multi-Lingual Learners
Early Childhood
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 4.7 % | 7.6 % | 0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.6 % | 6.9 % | 0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 4.8 % | 9.5 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 85.7 % |
| Truancy Rate | 7.6 % |
Unified Improvement Plan: Priority Performance Challenges
Unified Improvement Planning was introduced in 2009 to streamline improvement planning components of state and federal accountability requirements. Based on the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (SB212-08), the primary purpose of improvement planning is to align efforts to: Ensure all students exit the K-12 education system ready for post-secondary education,...
Unified Improvement Planning was introduced in 2009 to streamline improvement planning components of state and federal accountability requirements. Based on the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (SB212-08), the primary purpose of improvement planning is to align efforts to: Ensure all students exit the K-12 education system ready for post-secondary education, and/or to be successful in the workforce, earning a living wage immediately upon graduation. The School Finder only contains one portion of the UIP, each school's Priority Performance Challenges. To access any school's complete UIP, you can visit: School and District UIPs
Low Literacy Achievement
Low Math Achievement
Low Student Engagement