Columbus School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools in Columbus School District, serving 2,684 students.
- Public elementary school in Columbus School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). This district's average elementary school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Nebraska.
- The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus School District are Lost Creek Elementary School, West Park Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Columbus School District |
| School District Phone Number | (402)563-7000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NE) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 666 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,684 Students | 207,135 Students |
| # of Teachers | 175 Teachers | 15,029 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Columbus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 244 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NE) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 51% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.53 |
| # of American Indian Students | 25 Students | 2,902 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 20 Students | 6,124 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,113 Students | 39,263 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 41% | 19% |
| # of Black Students | 30 Students | 14,401 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 1,453 Students | 135,487 Students |
| % White Students | 54% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 298 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 42 Students | 8,660 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 199 | 12,566 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 279 | 23,048 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 228 | 22,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 311 | 23,568 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 260 | 24,184 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 297 | 24,178 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 284 | 22,561 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 279 | 23,678 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 258 | 15,132 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 289 | 15,318 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | - |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | - |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | - |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | - |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,525 in this school district is less than the state average of $14,800. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,430 is less than the state average of $13,718. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NE) |
| Total Revenue | $39 MM | $5 MM |
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| Spending | $38 MM | $5 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,525 | $14,800 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,430 | $13,718 |
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Columbus School District Public Elementary Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Centennial Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank: Top 50%500 Centennial St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402)563-8180
Grades: PK-4 | 391 students
- Columbus Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 43%
Rank: Bottom 50%2200 26th St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402)563-7060
Grades: 5-8 | 1,110 student
- Emerson Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Bottom 50%2410 20th St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402)563-7030
Grades: PK-4 | 261 students
- Lost Creek Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank: Top 30%3772 33rd Ave
Columbus, NE 68602
(402)563-7045
Grades: PK-4 | 373 students
- North Park Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank: Top 50%2200 31st St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402)563-7070
Grades: PK-4 | 309 students
- West Park Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank: Top 50%4100 Adamy St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402)563-7075
Grades: PK-4 | 240 students
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