District Overview
Located in the heart of Columbus, Montana, at 433 N 3rd Street, the Columbus Elementary School District provides a vibrant educational foundation for early childhood through middle school learners. Operating as an active, traditional public school district within a rural remote setting in the broader Billings region, the district manages two operational facilities dedicated to nurturing students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. By focusing exclusively on these foundational PK–8 grade levels, the district delivers targeted academic programs and developmental support designed to prepare young scholars seamlessly for their secondary education journey.

The district serves a student body of 456 children, fostering a tight-knit and supportive environment where individual growth is prioritized across all grade levels. To deliver quality instruction and holistic support, the district employs a robust professional team, including 57 full-time equivalent teachers and 11 instructional aides. Supported by a broad operational team that brings the total staff to roughly 250 full-time equivalent positions, the district ensures that students benefit from low teacher-to-student engagement and well-maintained school facilities. Families and researchers seeking to learn more about the district's community-driven mission can access additional information through their official portal at columbus.k12.mt.us.
2
Total Schools
456
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus Elem
Demographic Student Count
White410
Hispanic23
Black4
Asian3
Two or More8
American Indian8
  • White
    410 (89.9%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.8%)
  • Black
    4 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Columbus Elem
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:2
Students:456*
Teachers (FTE):57.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.0
Schools in Columbus Elem
Found 2 Schools
Charter School 278 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Charter School 178 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th