Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Columbus Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Columbus Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
273 students attend Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Columbus Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbus Elementary School offer ?
Columbus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Columbus Elementary School part of?
I love this school. My kids go here and they are happy. There is 1 middle school teacher that picks favorites but overall love this school.
- Posted by Parent - Gvbbb
53/16/2012
I would absolutley recommend Columbus school. The small school feels like a family. The teachers are very devoted to their students, and the parent involvement is making a great difference in the school. This school has only been improving and getting better with each year.
- Posted by Parent - corin
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
