Columbus ISD School District

105 Cardinal Ln
Columbus, TX 78934-0578
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Columbus ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,580 students in Columbus ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Columbus ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
1,580 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Columbus ISD School District, which is ranked #743 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#762 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Columbus ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Columbus ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Columbus ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Columbus ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
715 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
53%
# Black Students
155 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%
# White Students
659 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
42%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
99
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
106
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
135
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
122
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
137
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
139
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
111
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,761 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,839 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Columbus ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Columbus ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,761
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Columbus ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,839
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Columbus ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Columbus ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
103 Cardinal Ln
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
702 N Rampart St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1324 Bowie
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Alternative School
Alternative School
1421 Austin St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Columbus ISD School District?
Columbus ISD School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,580 students.
What is the rank of Columbus ISD School District?
Columbus ISD School District is ranked #743 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus ISD School District?
45% of Columbus ISD School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus ISD School District?
Columbus ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Columbus ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,839 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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