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Columbus Elementary

17345 Notre Dame St, Forest Lake, MN 55025, United States

+1 (651) 982-8900

6.5

Overall Rating

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Columbus Elementary Overview

About This School

Columbus Elementary is a public middle in Forest Lake, Minnesota, serving 441 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 62% in ELA and 67% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1 with 21 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $71,569. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population is 51% male and 49% female. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 81% White, 12% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

441

Total Students

PK-6

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

21 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts62%

Mathematics67%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Anoka County

Students per Counselor

441:1

Columbus Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

62%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 50%State Avg: 48%

67%

Mathematics

City Avg: 43%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 17.5:1

State Avg: 14.3:1

441

Students per Counselor

Columbus Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$71,569

City Avg: $65,711

State Avg: $64,511

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio20:1

Students per Counselor441:1

Columbus Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

51.25%

Male

48.75%

Female

Total Enrollment: 441 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White80.73%

Hispanic3.17%

Asian11.56%

Black0.91%

Two or More Races3.17%

Native American0.45%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Columbus Elementary

Q: What is Columbus Elementary?

A: Columbus Elementary is a middle public located in Forest Lake.

Q: How many students attend Columbus Elementary?

A: Columbus Elementary has approximately 441 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary is 20:1.

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Detailed Information about Columbus Elementary

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

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About Columbus Elementary - Forest Lake, MN

Quick Facts about Columbus Elementary
School Name	Columbus Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	17345 Notre Dame St, Forest Lake, MN 55025, Forest Lake, MN
County	Anoka County
Phone	+1 (651) 982-8900
Total Students	441
Student-Teacher Ratio	20:1
Full-Time Teachers	21
Rating	6.5/10
ELA Proficiency	62%
Math Proficiency	67%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Elementary

What is Columbus Elementary?

Columbus Elementary is a middle public located in Forest Lake.

How many students attend Columbus Elementary?

Columbus Elementary has approximately 441 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary is 20:1.

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