Columbus Elementary

www.columbus.k12.wi.us

438 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Columbus Elementary School, located at 200 Fuller Street in Columbus, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Columbus School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement for children in the elementary grades. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while maintaining a strong connection to the local Columbus community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Columbus School District, which focuses on providing high-quality instruction and leveraging modern educational resources to meet diverse student needs. Parents and community members can find extensive information regarding the school’s academic programs, district policies, and upcoming events through their official website at http://www.columbus.k12.wi.us. Through this platform, Columbus Elementary facilitates transparent communication, ensuring that families remain closely involved in their children's educational journeys.

438

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	29
Black	10
Asian	5
Two or More	24

White
370 (84.5 %)
Hispanic
29 (6.6 %)
Two or More
24 (5.5 %)
Black
10 (2.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)

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:	Columbus School District
Phone:	(920)623-5950
Website:	http://www.columbus.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 74

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 66