Columbus Elementary School

200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Columbus Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Columbus Elementary School's student population of 259 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
259 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Columbus Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
(17-18)
35-39%
44%
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(17-18)
30-34%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
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Black
4%
9%
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White
85%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
This chart display the diversity score of Columbus Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
259 students attend Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Columbus Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbus Elementary School offer ?
Columbus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Columbus Elementary School part of?
Columbus Elementary School is part of Columbus School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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