COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.mtplcsd.org

481 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Columbus Elementary School is a public school located in Thornwood, New York, serving students in the Mount Pleasant Central School District. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on fostering a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its young learners. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive, community-oriented environment where students are encouraged to engage in active learning and personal growth.

Part of a highly-regarded school district, Columbus Elementary benefits from a dedicated faculty and a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of middle school and beyond. The school emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure that every student receives a well-rounded education. With a focus on both academic excellence and the cultivation of character, Columbus Elementary remains a central pillar of the Mount Pleasant educational landscape.

481

Total Students

51.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	66
Black	7
Asian	24
Two or More	12

White
372 (77.3%)
Hispanic
66 (13.7%)
Asian
24 (5.0%)
Two or More
12 (2.5%)
Black
7 (1.5%)

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:	MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)769-8538
Website:	http://www.mtplcsd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 3 167

Grade 4 154

Grade 5 158

Ungraded 2