COLUMBIAN ELEM.
COLUMBIAN ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CARTHAGE R-IX school district, located in CARTHAGE, MO with about 446 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, COLUMBIAN ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Columbian Elementary School is a public primary school located in Carthage, Missouri, serving as part of the Carthage R-IX School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering social and emotional development. As a cornerstone of the local community, it emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere designed to prepare young students for their future academic journeys.
The school’s website highlights its integration into the broader Carthage school system, which is committed to student success and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and access to various extracurricular or enrichment opportunities, Columbian Elementary aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. Families in the Carthage area rely on the institution to provide a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children.
For more information, contact COLUMBIAN ELEM. at (417) 359-7060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CARTHAGE, MO 64836-2938
(417) 359-7060
COLUMBIAN ELEM. is a public Title I school in CARTHAGE, MO with about 446 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CARTHAGE R-IX
- Total Students:
- 446
- Teachers:
- 35.09
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 446 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 59.2%
- White
- 35.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.