Columbus Elem School District
School District · Columbus, Montana
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Evaluating Columbus Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Columbus Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Columbus Elem School
Columbus · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Columbus Middle School
Columbus · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#61 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,989
$1,279 vs Montana median
District size
496 students
Larger than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Columbus Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Elem School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Columbus Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Columbus Elem
Columbus Elem is a Columbus, Montana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 496 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $11,989 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Columbus Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Columbus Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Columbus Elem students show an average math proficiency of 57.6% and ELA proficiency of 68.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Columbus Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Columbus Elem with test data.
Schools in Columbus Elem
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Columbus
- Total Enrollment
- 496
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbus Elem?
Columbus Elem has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Columbus Elem?
The average composite rating for Columbus Elem is 6.8/10. 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 Elem?
Columbus Elem spends $11,989 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Columbus Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Columbus Elem is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Columbus Elem?
Columbus Elem School is the highest-rated school in Columbus Elem with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Columbus Elem?
Across schools in Columbus Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.9%
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Compare Columbus Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
- Billings Elem (28)
- Great Falls Elem (17)
- Helena Elem (13)
- Missoula Elem (12)
- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Cut Bank Elem (7)
- Browning Elem (7)
- Butte Elem (7)
- Kalispell Elem (7)
- Dutton/brady K-12 Schools (5)
- East Helena K-12 (5)
- Hardin Elem (5)
- Miles City Elem (5)
- Centerville Elem (5)
- Lockwood K-12 (4)
- Baker K-12 Schools (4)
- Belgrade Elem (4)
- Corvallis K-12 Schools (4)
- Frenchtown K-12 Schools (4)
- Hamilton K-12 Schools (4)
- Havre Elem (4)
- Hellgate Elem (4)
- Laurel Elem (4)
- Lewistown Elem (4)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana 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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