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#738 of 1,294 schools in KS
Highland Elem
Elementary School · Columbus · Columbus, KS
A Columbus elementary school serving grades 2nd – 3rd.
319 N High School St, Columbus, KS 66725
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Elem score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland Elem 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,292
Median home value
$106,800
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Columbus
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Elem is listed in Columbus; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Elem
Highland Elem is a public elementary school in Columbus, KS, part of Columbus, serving approximately 136 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Elem
What grades does Highland Elem serve?
Highland Elem serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Highland Elem?
Highland Elem has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elem is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Elem rank in KS?
Highland Elem ranks #738 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Highland Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Highland Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Elem has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highland Elem a charter school?
No, Highland Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Elem a Title I school?
No, Highland Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Elem?
65.4% of students at Highland Elem 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (620) 429-3032
- Area population (ZIP 66725)
- 5,102
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 66725; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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