Columbus Elementary School serves 267 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Columbus Elementary School's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbus Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
94%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
267 students attend Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Columbus Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbus Elementary School offer ?
Columbus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus Elementary School part of?
Columbus Elementary School is part of Chariton Comm School District.
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