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Columbus Elementary School

1215 Linden Ave, Chariton, IA 50049, United States

+1 (641) 774-4712

http://www.charitonschools.org

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Columbus Elementary School Overview

About This School

Columbus Elementary School is a public elementary in Chariton, Iowa, serving 301 students in grades K-K2. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by a staff of 19 teachers with an average salary of $70,413. Additionally, the school provides counseling services with one counselor available for every 301 students. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 90% White, 8% Hispanic, and 1% identifying as two or more races.

301

Total Students

K-K2

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

19 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-K2

County

Lucas County

Students per Counselor

301:1

Columbus Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 68%State Avg: 70%

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Mathematics

City Avg: 61%State Avg: 65%

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Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

301

Students per Counselor

Columbus Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$70,413

City Avg: $70,413

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor301:1

Columbus Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.16%

Male

48.84%

Female

Total Enrollment: 301 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White89.7%

Hispanic8.31%

Asian0.33%

Black0.33%

Two or More Races0.66%

Native American0.66%

Columbus Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Columbus Elementary School

Q: What is Columbus Elementary School?

A: Columbus Elementary School is a elementary public located in Chariton.

Q: How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?

A: Columbus Elementary School has approximately 301 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Columbus Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Columbus Elementary School - Chariton, IA

Quick Facts about Columbus Elementary School
School Name	Columbus Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-K2
Location	1215 Linden Ave, Chariton, IA 50049, Chariton, IA
County	Lucas County
Phone	+1 (641) 774-4712
Total Students	301
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	19
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Elementary School

What is Columbus Elementary School?

Columbus Elementary School is a elementary public located in Chariton.

How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?

Columbus Elementary School has approximately 301 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School is 15:1.

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