Columbus Elementary School

218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019

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Top 50%

Tel: (406) 322-5372

www.columbus.k12.mt.us

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Columbus Elementary School serves 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Columbus Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 286 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Columbus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Columbus Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

286 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Columbus Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Columbus Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MT)

Overall Testing Rank

#249 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Columbus Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Columbus Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Columbus Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Columbus Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

11%

Asian

Hispanic

Black

n/a

White

90%

78%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Columbus Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.38

This chart display the diversity score of Columbus Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

29%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Columbus Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Columbus Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbus Elementary School's ranking?

Columbus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).

How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?

286 students attend Columbus Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Columbus Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.

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 Columbus Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 286 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education