Columbus Elem School

Columbus Elem
218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
278 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Columbus Elementary School, located in Columbus, Montana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated in Stillwater County, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential life skills for its elementary-aged students. As part of the Columbus Public Schools district, the institution focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare children for their future educational pursuits while maintaining a strong connection to the values and character of the surrounding Montana community.

Beyond the classroom, the school serves as a central hub for student engagement and community involvement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated staff, Columbus Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and curiosity in its students. Families and community members interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or school-wide events can access further information, including staff directories and district policies, through the official school website at http://www.columbus.k12.mt.us.
278
Total Students
18.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    248 (89.2%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.7%)
  • American Indian
    7 (2.5%)
  • Black
    4 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
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 Elem
Phone: (406)322-5372
Website: http://www.columbus.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 83
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 6
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 55
Gender Ratio