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.
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
http://www.columbus.k12.mt.us
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
- 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
* 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 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.