For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 942 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
942 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(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
0.28
0.57
# American Indian Students
23 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
8 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
797 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
85%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
75
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
57
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
75
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
73
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,503 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,875 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,503
$16,113
Spending / Student
$16,875
$17,019
Best Columbus School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
319 N High School St
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3032
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3032
Grades: 2-3
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 S High School Avenue
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3943
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3943
Grades: 4-6
| 188 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Junior High And High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 S High School Avenue
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3821
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3821
Grades: 7-12
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
724 E Garfield Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3905
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3905
Grades: PK-1
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus School District?
Columbus School District manages 4 public schools serving 942 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?
85% of Columbus School District students are White, 7% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Columbus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,875 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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