Average
#802 of 1,280 schools in IA
Based on limited data
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary School · Chariton Comm School District · Chariton, IA
A Chariton Comm School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
1215 Linden Ave, Chariton, IA 50049
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
View breakdown
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Columbus Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated910/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,750
Median home value
$123,700
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Chariton Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus Elementary School is listed in Chariton Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus Elementary School
Columbus Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chariton, IA, part of Chariton Comm School District, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #802 of 1,280 schools in IA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus Elementary School
What grades does Columbus Elementary School serve?
Columbus Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus Elementary School rank in IA?
Columbus Elementary School ranks #802 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Columbus Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Columbus Elementary School a charter school?
No, Columbus Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Columbus Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbus Elementary School?
61.2% of students at Columbus Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lucas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (641) 774-4712
- Area population (ZIP 50049)
- 6,425
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50049; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.