COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in THORNWOOD, NY with about 436 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th 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 37 teachers, COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 is a public school located in Thornwood, New York, serving students in the Mount Pleasant Central School District. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on fostering a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its young learners. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive, community-oriented environment where students are encouraged to engage in active learning and personal growth.

Part of a highly-regarded school district, Columbus Elementary benefits from a dedicated faculty and a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of middle school and beyond. The school emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure that every student receives a well-rounded education. With a focus on both academic excellence and the cultivation of character, Columbus Elementary remains a central pillar of the Mount Pleasant educational landscape.

For more information, contact COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (914) 769-8538 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

580 COLUMBUS AVE
THORNWOOD, NY 10594-2120
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COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in THORNWOOD, NY with about 436 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
436
Teachers:
37.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 436 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
78.9%
Hispanic/Latino
13.5%
Asian
6.0%
Two or more races
1.1%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.