School Overview
Central Elementary School, located at 810 S High School Avenue in Columbus, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Columbus Unified School District (USD 493). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. As a community-centered school, it prioritizes building strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition into the middle and high school levels.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and a nurturing classroom culture. By utilizing diverse teaching strategies, Central Elementary aims to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body, encouraging both intellectual curiosity and character development. With its strategic location in Columbus, the school plays a vital role in the local educational landscape, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where children can thrive academically and personally throughout their early formative years.
348
Total Students
26.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elem
Demographic Student Count
White293
Hispanic19
Black2
Asian1
Two or More27
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    293 (84.2%)
  • Two or More
    27 (7.8%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (5.5%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.4%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: Columbus
Phone: (620)429-3943
Website: http://sites.google.com/a/usd493.com/central/
Grade Range: 2nd - 6th
Total Students: 348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 181
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43
Grades Taught
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 77
Grade 4 64
Grade 5 72
Grade 6 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Elem
Grade Student Count
Grade 275
Grade 377
Grade 464
Grade 572
Grade 660
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Elem
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17550.3%
Male17349.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)