Columbus Elem School District
School District · Columbus, Montana
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
How this district compares
Montana rank
#121 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,989
$1,279 vs Montana median
District size
496 students
Larger than Montana median
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 5.5/10, Columbus Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Columbus Elem School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Columbus Elem students show an average math proficiency of 42.8% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.
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 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 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 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Columbus Elem?
Across schools in Columbus Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 42.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.2%
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 MT
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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