COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Columbus Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Columbus Elem school district, located in Columbus, MT with about 326 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 20 teachers, Columbus Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Columbus Elementary School, located in Columbus, Montana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated in Stillwater County, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential life skills for its elementary-aged students. As part of the Columbus Public Schools district, the institution focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare children for their future educational pursuits while maintaining a strong connection to the values and character of the surrounding Montana community.

Beyond the classroom, the school serves as a central hub for student engagement and community involvement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated staff, Columbus Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and curiosity in its students. Families and community members interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or school-wide events can access further information, including staff directories and district policies, through the official school website at http://www.columbus.k12.mt.us.

For more information, contact Columbus Elem School at (406) 322-5372 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
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COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, MT with about 326 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Columbus Elem
Total Students:
326
Teachers:
20.4
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 326 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.4%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.8%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.