How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Columbus School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, Wisconsin | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Total Enrollment | 1,167 | 25,237 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 53 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 11.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Columbus School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $32,743 | $20,303 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| State Revenue | 44.2% | 18.4% |
| Local Revenue | 48.2% | 72.6% |
Columbus School District
Federal State Local
Madison Metropolitan School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Columbus School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.5% | 37.8% |
| African American | 1.3% | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% | 24.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 10.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.1% | 44.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Columbus School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 79 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 368.7:1 | 276.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.6% | 41.6% |
School Types
Columbus School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Madison Metropolitan School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.