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Columbus Elementary School vs. Joliet School

Should you attend Columbus Elementary School or Joliet School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Columbus Elementary School
218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Joliet School
300 N Park St
Joliet, MT 59041
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbus Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joliet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
320 students
166 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbus Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joliet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbus Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joliet School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbus Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joliet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Columbus Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Joliet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Joliet Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#57 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 10%)
#330 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbus Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Joliet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in MT)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbus Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Columbus Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joliet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Joliet Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbus Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Columbus Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joliet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Joliet Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 5% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Top 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Columbus Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Joliet School by grade.
Pre-K Students
11
2
Kindergarten Students
45
46
Grade 1 Students
54
26
Grade 2 Students
51
24
Grade 3 Students
47
31
Grade 4 Students
58
17
Grade 5 Students
54
20

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Columbus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Columbus Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Joliet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Joliet Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Columbus Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Joliet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Joliet Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Columbus Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Joliet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Joliet Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Columbus Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Joliet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Joliet Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Columbus Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Joliet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Joliet Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Columbus Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Joliet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Joliet Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbus Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Columbus Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Joliet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Joliet Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbus Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Columbus Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Joliet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Joliet Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbus Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Columbus Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Joliet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Joliet Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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