Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Columbus Elementary School

Public Grades K-2

301

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,543

Per pupil spending ?

65.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1215 Linden Ave
Chariton, IA 50049

(641) 774-4712

District: Chariton Community School District

Students who attend Columbus Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Chariton Middle School
High:	Chariton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Hispanic:

8.3%

American Indian:

0.7%

See top rated Iowa public schools

Compare Columbus Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Not ranked this year

Columbus Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

237^th of 313Chariton Community School District among Iowa districts

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Columbus Elementary School and help other families decide.

Rate Columbus Elementary School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Columbus Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbus Elementary School	Public	K-2	1215 Linden Ave	Chariton	50049	Lucas County	Chariton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 774-4712	301	20	15.1	65.4%	270 (89.7%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)										$12,543	$1,038	$11,505
Van Allen Elementary School	Public	3-5	1129 Ashland	Chariton	50049	Lucas County	Chariton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 774-5047	292	18	16.1	59.9%	262 (89.7%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	45.9	362^nd of 576 public elementary schools	37.2%		35.1	414^th of 557 public elementary schools	25.7%	52	70.7	72.9	71.8		73.7	60.4	63.5		71.8	$12,903	$1,028	$11,874
Mormon Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	403 S Front St	Humeston	50123	Wayne County	Mormon Trail Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 877-2521	132	14	9.6	63.6%	130 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	26.7	467^th of 576 public elementary schools	18.9%		24	459^th of 557 public elementary schools	17.6%	8	46.2	72.7	50.0	84.6	76.9	54.5	56.3	53.8	50.0	$14,641	$1,026	$13,616
Melcher-Dallas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1003 E Park St	Dallas	50062	Marion County	Melcher-Dallas Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 947-3151	157	12	13.1	38.9%	153 (97.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	37.9	416^th of 576 public elementary schools	27.8%		39.2	390^th of 557 public elementary schools	30.0%	26	22.7	83.3	60.0	88.9	40.9	75.0	40.0	88.9	50.0	$11,236	$776	$10,459
Wayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	607 South West Street	Corydon	50060	Wayne County	Wayne Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 872-1034	328	28	11.8	51.2%	306 (93.3%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.8%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	51.8	319^th of 576 public elementary schools	44.6%		72.7	128^th of 557 public elementary schools	77.0%	191	62.2	66.7	81.3	79.2	62.2	63.6	70.8	79.2	77.1	$10,491	$866	$9,625

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Elementary School

What district is Columbus Elementary School in?

Chariton Community School District

How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 301 students attended Columbus Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Columbus Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Columbus Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chariton Middle School
High : Chariton High School

What is the racial makeup of Columbus Elementary School?

Students at Columbus Elementary School are 90% White, 8% Hispanic.

Rate Columbus Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

IAIowa Elementary School Rankings

IAIowa District Rankings

Schools in Chariton, IA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Columbus Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.