Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbus Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Columbus Elementary School's student population of 708 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbus Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1853 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
46%
32%
Black
25%
15%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Elementary School's ranking?
Columbus Elementary School is ranked #1853 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Columbus Elementary School often compared to?
Columbus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School, Nathan Hale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
708 students attend Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Columbus Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbus Elementary School offer ?
Columbus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Columbus Elementary School part of?
Columbus Elementary School is part of Carteret Public School District.
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