Columbus Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Montana 59019 · Columbus Elem
#53 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#13066 of 50,301 nationally
About Columbus Elem School
Columbus Elem School is a public elementary located in Columbus, in the Columbus Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 278 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 53rd of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 278.
There are 3 schools in Columbus; Columbus Elem School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
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 Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Columbus Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
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Warren School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus Elem School a good school?
Columbus Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 67.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #53 of 267 in Montana. 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 Elem School rank in Montana?
Columbus Elem School ranks #53 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #13066 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Columbus Elem School?
Columbus Elem School had 278 students in 2025.
Is Columbus Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Columbus Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Columbus Elem School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Columbus Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.