COLUMBUS EL

COLUMBUS ISD
1324 BOWIE
COLUMBUS, TX 78934
798 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Columbus Elementary, located in Columbus, Texas, serves as a primary educational institution within the Columbus Independent School District. Dedicated to the foundational development of young students, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and essential literacy and numeracy skills. The school operates with a mission to prepare students for future success by fostering a positive school culture and encouraging community involvement.

In addition to its core curriculum, Columbus Elementary prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s central administration, the school strives to maintain high standards of instruction while offering a safe, inclusive atmosphere. Families interested in specific school policies, campus events, or instructional resources can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website.
798
Total Students
51.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    370 (46.4%)
  • White
    315 (39.5%)
  • Black
    77 (9.6%)
  • Two or More
    27 (3.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: COLUMBUS ISD
Phone: (979)732-2078
Website: http://www.columbusisd.org/Elementary/index.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 798
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 479
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* 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 85
Kindergarten 128
Grade 1 117
Grade 2 117
Grade 3 105
Grade 4 129
Grade 5 117
Gender Ratio