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COLUMBIAN ELEM.

PublicGrades 0–3
CARTHAGE, Missouri · CARTHAGE R-IX
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students378
Student:Teacher11.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo
COLUMBIAN ELEM.
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 330
378
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
85%+30.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–3
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

COLUMBIAN ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades 0–3 in CARTHAGE, Missouri. The school enrolls 378 students. It is part of the CARTHAGE R-IX district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–3
DistrictCARTHAGE R-IX
County29097
CityCARTHAGE
ZIP64836
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID290746000204

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment378

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)