Very Good
#1702 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 36% in state
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary School · Mount Pleasant Central School District · Thornwood, NY
A Mount Pleasant Central School District elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
580 COLUMBUS AVE, Thornwood, NY 10594
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbus Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbus Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,417
Median home value
$683,600
Median rent
$2,148/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10594; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Knolls AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Kensico SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 3–5 | 1.1 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Mount Pleasant-cottage SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 112 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mount Pleasant Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $32,110NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus Elementary School is listed in MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRAL 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 Thornwood, NY, part of Mount Pleasant Central School District, serving approximately 477 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,702 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Columbus Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus Elementary School
What grades does Columbus Elementary School serve?
Columbus Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School is 10.1:1. 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 NY?
Columbus Elementary School ranks #1,702 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Columbus Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
9.9% 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (914) 769-8538
- Area population (ZIP 10594)
- 5,512
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 41
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.
- 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 10594; 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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