Columbus Elementary School serves 284 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Columbus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
![This chart displays total students of Columbus Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.]( "This chart displays total students of Columbus Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.")
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Columbus Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.]( "This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Columbus Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.")
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Columbus Elementary School's student population of 284 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
The diversity score of Columbus Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
284 students attend Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Columbus Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 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 equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbus Elementary School offer ?
Columbus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus Elementary School part of?
Columbus Elementary School is part of Chariton Comm School District.
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