Columbus School District
School District · Columbus, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,603
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,603
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#235 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,603
$651 vs Kansas median
District size
990 students
Larger than Kansas median
About Columbus
Columbus is a Columbus, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 990 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $14,603 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Columbus demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elem, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Columbus students show an average math proficiency of 26.2% and ELA proficiency of 31.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Columbus, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Columbus with test data.
Schools in Columbus
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Columbus
- Total Enrollment
- 990
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbus?
Columbus has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Columbus?
The average composite rating for Columbus is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Columbus?
Columbus spends $14,603 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Columbus?
The average student-teacher ratio in Columbus is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Columbus?
Central Elem is the highest-rated school in Columbus with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Columbus?
Across schools in Columbus with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Columbus compare to other districts in Kansas?
Columbus has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Columbus with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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