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#1243 of 2,105 schools in WI
Columbus Elementary
Elementary School · Columbus School District · Columbus, WI
An elementary school in Columbus, WI serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
200 Fuller St, Columbus, WI 53925
- Math 55% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbus Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 24 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.8%
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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average535/100K
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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
$86,667
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53925; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–3 | 0.0 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Zion Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| St Jerome SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbus School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus Elementary is listed in Columbus School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus Elementary
Columbus Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbus, WI, part of Columbus School District, serving approximately 438 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,243 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus Elementary
What grades does Columbus Elementary serve?
Columbus Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Columbus Elementary?
Columbus Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary is 13.3:1. 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 WI?
Columbus Elementary ranks #1,243 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Columbus Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
36.8% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (920) 623-5950
- Area population (ZIP 53925)
- 8,956
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 53925; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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