Excellent
#460 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Columbine Elementary
Elementary School · Columbine Elementary · Delano, CA
An elementary school in Delano, CA where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2240 Road 160, Delano, CA 93215
- Math 66% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbine Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbine Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,491/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delano), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,329
Median home value
$271,700
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Columbine Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,427NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbine Elementary is listed in Columbine Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbine Elementary
Columbine Elementary is a public elementary school in Delano, CA, part of Columbine Elementary, serving approximately 175 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbine Elementary
What grades does Columbine Elementary serve?
Columbine Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Columbine Elementary?
Columbine Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbine Elementary is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbine Elementary rank in CA?
Columbine Elementary ranks #460 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Columbine Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbine Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbine Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbine Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Columbine Elementary a charter school?
No, Columbine Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbine Elementary a Title I school?
No, Columbine Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbine Elementary?
58.9% of students at Columbine Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.7%
- Phone
- (661) 725-8501
- Area population (ZIP 93215)
- 53,627
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93215; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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