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Columbus Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
17345 Notre Dame St, Forest Lake, MN 55025 · (651) 982-8900 · Part of Forest Lake Public School District
Students
441
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
18%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Columbus Elementary
- School Grade A: near the top of Minnesota’s public schools
- Math proficiency 23 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 14.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency67%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts62%
State average 52.5%
Location
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17345 Notre Dame St, Forest Lake
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten52
Grade 159
Grade 260
Grade 375
Grade 470
Grade 566
Grade 659
Enrollment over time
384’20
394’21
432’22
426’23
441’24
Up 14.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 81%Asian 12%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 3%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.