COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

275 WASHINGTON AVE
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801

www.nred.org

669 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Columbus Elementary School, located at 275 Washington Avenue in New Rochelle, NY, is part of the City School District of New Rochelle. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child." Its curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous New York State learning standards while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure that students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply committed to community engagement and collaboration between educators, parents, and students. By leveraging its location within the vibrant New Rochelle school system, Columbus Elementary provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at nurturing individual talents and addressing diverse learning needs. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence on the district’s official website at [www.nred.org](http://www.nred.org).

669

Total Students

56.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	583
Black	59
Asian	6
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
583 (87.1 %)
Black
59 (8.8 %)
White
19 (2.8 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW ROCHELLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)576-4401
Website:	http://www.nred.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	595
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 125

Ungraded 8