- Enrollment
- 3,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Rochelle, NY
Columbus Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362049001893
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in New Rochelle · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in New Rochelle, NY.
School address
District: New Rochelle City School District · New York
NCES ID 362049001893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Columbus Elementary School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 362049001893 · New Rochelle, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 13:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: New Rochelle High School (3,047 students)
Columbus Elementary School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Columbus Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Rochelle H
New Rochelle High School
3,047 students
- Isaac E Young 1,122
Isaac E Young Middle School
1,122 students
- William B Ward 1,019
William B Ward Elementary School
1,019 students
- Albert Leonard 1,012
Albert Leonard Middle School
1,012 students
- Trinity Elemen 838
Trinity Elementary School
838 students
- This school 728
Columbus Elementary School
728 students
What this shows Columbus Elementary School reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Elementary School compares
Columbus Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
African American 9.8%
White 4.0%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Columbus Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Rochelle City School District reports $30,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Rochelle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isaac E Young Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William B Ward Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albert Leonard Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trinity Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Elementary School
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has 728 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Rochelle, NY. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus Elementary School?
80.1% of students at Columbus Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in New Rochelle, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbus Elementary School rank among elementary schools in New Rochelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in New Rochelle, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Rochelle on the city page.
What other schools are in New Rochelle City School District?
Besides Columbus Elementary School, New Rochelle City School District also operates New Rochelle High School (3,047 students), Isaac E Young Middle School (1,122 students), and William B Ward Elementary School (1,019 students). See the New Rochelle City School District district page for the complete list.