Central Elem
188 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Central Elementary School, located at 810 S High School Avenue in Columbus, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Columbus Unified School District (USD 493). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. As a community-centered school, it prioritizes building strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition into the middle and high school levels.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and a nurturing classroom culture. By utilizing diverse teaching strategies, Central Elementary aims to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and character development. With its strategic location in Columbus, the school plays a vital role in the local educational landscape, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where children can thrive academically and personally throughout their early formative years.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and a nurturing classroom culture. By utilizing diverse teaching strategies, Central Elementary aims to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and character development. With its strategic location in Columbus, the school plays a vital role in the local educational landscape, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where children can thrive academically and personally throughout their early formative years.
188
Total Students
14.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
119.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 156 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 21 |
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White156 (83.0 %)
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Two or More21 (11.2 %)
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Hispanic10 (5.3 %)
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Black1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Columbus |
| Phone: | (620)429-3943 |
| Website: | http://sites.google.com/a/usd493.com/central/ |
| Grade Range: | 4th - 6th |
| Total Students: | 188 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 181 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 43 |
Grades Taught
Grade 4
56
Grade 5
75
Grade 6
57
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 56 |
| Grade 5 | 75 |
| Grade 6 | 57 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 94 | 50% |
| Male | 94 | 50% |
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
170 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th