Columbus Elem School

315 N Kansas St
Edwardsville, IL 62025

www.ecusd7.org/columbus

373 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Columbus Elementary School, located at 315 N Kansas St in Edwardsville, Illinois, is a primary educational institution within the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7. Serving students in the early grades, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on foundational academic development, character building, and creating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to engage both intellectually and socially.

As part of the well-regarded Edwardsville school system, Columbus Elementary benefits from a robust curriculum and a dedicated staff committed to meeting the diverse needs of its young learners. The school integrates modern teaching practices with a focus on community involvement, often encouraging parent and guardian participation to enhance the educational experience. By balancing rigorous academic standards with emotional and social development, Columbus Elementary aims to provide a strong start for its students as they begin their educational journeys.

373

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	15
Black	23
Asian	6
Two or More	40

White
289 (77.5%)
Two or More
40 (10.7%)
Black
23 (6.2%)
Hispanic
15 (4.0%)
Asian
6 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edwardsville CUSD 7
Phone:	(618)656-5167
Website:	http://www.ecusd7.org/columbus
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 111