Columbus Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025 · Forest Lake Public School District
#328 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#9156 of 50,301 nationally
About Columbus Elementary
Columbus Elementary is a public elementary located in Forest Lake, in the Forest Lake Public School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 441 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 328th of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 441.
There are 11 schools in Forest Lake; Columbus Elementary ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)18.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Columbus Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Columbus Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Lakes Academy Elementary
Forest Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
220 students · 2.8 km away
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus
Forest Lake · Charter high · Grades 7–12
245 students · 3.6 km away
Forest Lake Elementary
Forest Lake · Public middle · Grades 4–6
309 students · 4.7 km away
Forest View Elementary
Forest Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
345 students · 4.8 km away
LILA Kinder Center
Forest Lake · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
· 5.5 km away
LILA Lower School
Forest Lake · Charter elementary · Grades 1–5
607 students · 5.6 km away
Forest Lake Area High School
Forest Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,805 students · 6.1 km away
Wyoming Elementary
Wyoming · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
447 students · 6.3 km away
LILA Upper School
Forest Lake · Charter high · Grades 6–12
579 students · 6.4 km away
Online Learning Program
Forest Lake · Charter high · Grades 6–12
0 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
441 students
Birchview Elementary
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
Reede Gray Elementary
Redwood Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
442 students
Normandale Hills Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Weaver Elementary
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
Falcon Heights Elementary
Falcon Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–6
442 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus Elementary a good school?
Columbus Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 73.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #328 of 923 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Columbus Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Columbus Elementary ranks #328 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #9156 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Columbus Elementary?
Columbus Elementary had 441 students in 2025.
Is Columbus Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Columbus Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Columbus Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Columbus Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.