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#692 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 35% in state
Columbus Elementary
Elementary School · Forest Lake Public School District · Forest Lake, MN
A Forest Lake Public School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17345 NOTRE DAME ST, Forest Lake, MN 55025
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbus Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Columbus Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,596/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest Lake), 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
$95,993
Median home value
$385,800
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lakes Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 2.7 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Forest View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–3 | 3.0 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Lila Kinder CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | PK–K | 3.4 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Forest Lake Public School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,282NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus Elementary is listed in FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus Elementary
Columbus Elementary is a public elementary school in Forest Lake, MN, part of Forest Lake Public School District, serving approximately 426 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #692 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus Elementary
What grades does Columbus Elementary serve?
Columbus Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Columbus Elementary?
Columbus Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus Elementary rank in MN?
Columbus Elementary ranks #692 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Columbus Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Columbus Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Columbus Elementary a charter school?
No, Columbus Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus Elementary a Title I school?
No, Columbus Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbus Elementary?
21.1% of students at Columbus Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (651) 982-8900
- Area population (ZIP 55025)
- 25,759
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 55025; 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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