Serving 378 students in grades 3-5, Columbus Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 378 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Columbus Elementary School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.38, 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
378 students attend Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Columbus Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbus Elementary School offer ?
Columbus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Columbus Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 378 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
