Needs Improvement
#844 of 967 schools in NE
North Park Elementary
Elementary School · Columbus Public Schools · Columbus, NE
A Columbus Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 31ST ST PO BOX 947, Columbus, NE 68602
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Park Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Park Elementary 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,016/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Emerson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Lost Creek Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Kramer Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.0 mi | 178 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbus Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Park Elementary is listed in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Park Elementary
North Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbus, NE, part of Columbus Public Schools, serving approximately 299 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #844 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Park Elementary
What grades does North Park Elementary serve?
North Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend North Park Elementary?
North Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Park Elementary rank in NE?
North Park Elementary ranks #844 of 967 schools in NE.
What is North Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 North Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Park Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Park Elementary a charter school?
No, North Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Park Elementary?
58.2% of students at North Park 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Platte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (402) 563-7070
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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