Overview
Central Elem is a public elementary serving grades 4–6 in Columbus, Kansas. The school enrolls 348 students. It is part of the Columbus district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span4–6
DistrictColumbus
County20021
CityColumbus
ZIP66725
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID200507001342
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment348
White84.2%
Hispanic / Latino5.5%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races7.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 %64%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)