Columbus Elementary School (Closed 2012)

6410 25th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Columbus Elementary School serves 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(10-11)
60-64%
77%
(10-11)
65-69%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
37%
14%
Black
32%
9%
White
24%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School District Name
Source: 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% WI state average).
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
277 students attend Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Columbus Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 7% 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 15:1, 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-5
What school district is Columbus Elementary School part of?
Columbus Elementary School is part of Kenosha School District.

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