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 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 320 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Columbus Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Columbus Elementary School is ranked #56 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
320 students attend Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Columbus Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 16:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 320 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
