Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Columbus Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
543 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)76%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
90%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% OK state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% OK state average).
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
543 students attend Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Columbus Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 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 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbus Elementary School offer ?
Columbus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Columbus Elementary School part of?
Columbus Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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