- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, WI
Columbus Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550282000321
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Columbus, WI.
School address
District: Columbus School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550282000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Columbus Elementary held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 550282000321 · Columbus, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 12.5:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus High (383 students)
Columbus Elementary held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Columbus Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbus Elementary
425 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High
383 students
- Columbus Middl
Columbus Middle
241 students
- Discovery Char 71
Discovery Charter School
71 students
What this shows Columbus Elementary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Elementary compares
Columbus Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,572
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Columbus Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Columbus School District reports $16,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Elementary
How many students attend Columbus Elementary?
Columbus Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, WI. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus Elementary?
29.9% of students at Columbus Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Elementary is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Elementary?
Columbus Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Columbus, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Columbus School District?
Besides Columbus Elementary, Columbus School District also operates Columbus High (383 students), Columbus Middle (241 students), and Discovery Charter School (71 students). See the Columbus School District district page for the complete list.