Elementary Schools in Columbus Elementary

Summary:

Columbus Elementary School is the sole elementary school located in the Columbus, Montana area, serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. Based on the data provided, this school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 25% of elementary schools statewide and maintaining a 4-5 star rating from School Digger.

Columbus Elementary School boasts impressive academic outcomes, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science exceeding the state averages by a significant margin. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.8 is favorable, likely allowing for more individualized attention and support. While the school serves a relatively balanced student population in terms of economic background, with 34.17% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the data suggests the school is providing a high-quality education that is preparing students for success.

Overall, Columbus Elementary appears to be a standout institution in the state, offering a robust academic program and strong student outcomes. The school's consistent high performance and ability to outpace state averages in key metrics indicate a well-run, effective educational program that is serving the community well.

District Detail

433 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019

(406) 322-5373

SchoolDigger Rank:
136^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 456

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Columbus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	218 E 1st Ave N	Columbus	59019	Stillwater County	Columbus Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 322-5372	278	19	14.8	34.2%	248 (89.2%)	4 (1.4%)	13 (4.7%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	85.9	31^st of 401 public elementary schools	92.3%					(n/a)	60.7	65.0	$17,627

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Columbus High School	0.24 mi	1	32^nd
Absarokee Elementary	12.66 mi	2	185^th
Absarokee High School	12.67 mi	1	264^th
Reed Point Elementary	14.62 mi	2	39^th
Reed Point High School	14.81 mi	1	120^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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