At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
278
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
34%-22.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Columbus Elem School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Columbus, Montana. The school enrolls 278 students. It is part of the Columbus Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
278 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictColumbus Elem
County30095
CityColumbus
ZIP59019
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300719000204
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment278
White89.2%
Hispanic / Latino4.7%
Black / African American1.4%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
89.2%
Hispanic
4.7%
Black
1.4%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
1.4%
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.