Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbus Manor Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus Manor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbus Manor Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbus Manor Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Manor Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1466 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
34%
27%
Black
7%
17%
White
54%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Manor Elementary School's ranking?
Columbus Manor Elementary School is ranked #1466 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Columbus Manor Elementary School often compared to?
Columbus Manor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School, Dorn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Columbus Manor Elementary School?
356 students attend Columbus Manor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Columbus Manor Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Manor Elementary School?
Columbus Manor Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbus Manor Elementary School offer ?
Columbus Manor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Columbus Manor Elementary School part of?
Columbus Manor Elementary School is part of Ridgeland SD 122 School District.
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