B−
Central Elem
PublicElementaryGrades 2–6
810 S High School Avenue, Columbus, KS 66725 · (620) 429-3943 · Part of Columbus Unified School District 493
Students
348
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
64%
Setting
Rural
Grades
2–6
What stands out about Central Elem
- Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency21%
State average 27.9%
Reading / language arts38%
State average 35.5%
Location
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810 S High School Avenue, Columbus
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 275
Grade 377
Grade 464
Grade 572
Grade 660
Enrollment over time
331’20
353’21
188’22
208’23
348’24
Up 5.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 84%Two or more races 8%Hispanic 5%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%Black <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.