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802 South High School Avenue
Columbus, KS 66725-1674
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (620) 429-3661
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 924 students in Columbus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Columbus School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
924 Students
479,114 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
34,544 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Columbus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (KS)
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.56
# American Indian Students
20 Students
3,519 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
99,984 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
5 Students
31,832 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
795 Students
301,037 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
28,533 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
75
34,048
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
33,123
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
33,874
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
34,011
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
34,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
69
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
75
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,786 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,226. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,203 is higher than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,786
$16,226
Spending / Student
$17,203
$17,139
Best Columbus School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
319 N High School St
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3032
Grades: 2-3
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
810 S High School Avenue
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3943
Grades: 4-8
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
124 S High School Avenue
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3821
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
Park Elementary School
724 E Garfield Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3905
Grades: PK-1
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus School District?
Columbus School District manages 4 public schools serving 924 students.
What is the rank of Columbus School District?
Columbus School District is ranked #214 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus School District?
86% of Columbus School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus School District?
Columbus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Columbus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,203 is higher than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024)
- District size: 4 schools
- Grades: PK-12
- Enrollment: 924 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in KS)Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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