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Columbus Elementary School

1 Carteret Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008, United States
+1 (732) 541-8960
http://col.carteretschools.org
2.3
Overall Rating

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Columbus Elementary School Overview

About This School

Columbus Elementary School is a public elementary in Carteret, New Jersey, serving 642 students in grades PK-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 27% in ELA and 18% in math. The school maintains a staff of 56 teachers with an average salary of $81,048 and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The student body at Columbus Elementary School is composed of 54% male and 46% female students. The demographic breakdown includes 50% Hispanic, 24% Black, 16% White, 16% Asian, and 3% students of two or more races.

642
Total Students
PK-4
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
56 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts27%
Mathematics18%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
PK-4
County
Middlesex County
Students per Counselor
N/A:1

Columbus Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

27%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 35%State Avg: 50%
18%
Mathematics
City Avg: 20%State Avg: 38%
N/A
Science

Class Information

11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 11.5:1
State Avg: 11.2:1
Students per Counselor

Columbus Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
56

Average Teacher Salary

$81,048
City Avg: $81,048
State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Students per Counselor:1

Columbus Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.89%
Male
46.11%
Female
Total Enrollment: 642 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White6.85%
Hispanic49.53%
Asian16.04%
Black23.68%
Two or More Races3.43%
Native American0.31%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Columbus Elementary School

Q: What is Columbus Elementary School?

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

Q: How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?

A: Columbus Elementary School has approximately 642 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Columbus Elementary School

Columbus Elementary School is a public elementary in Carteret, New Jersey, serving 642 students in grades PK-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 27% in ELA and 18% in math. The school maintains a staff of 56 teachers with an average salary of $81,048 and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The student body at Columbus Elementary School is composed of 54% male and 46% female students. The demographic breakdown includes 50% Hispanic, 24% Black, 16% White, 16% Asian, and 3% students of two or more races.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Columbus Elementary School - Carteret, NJ

Quick Facts about Columbus Elementary School
School NameColumbus Elementary School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsPK-4
Location1 Carteret Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008, Carteret, NJ
CountyMiddlesex County
Phone+1 (732) 541-8960
Total Students642
Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Full-Time Teachers56
Rating2.3/10
ELA Proficiency27%
Math Proficiency18%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Elementary School

What is Columbus Elementary School?

Columbus Elementary School is a elementary public located in Carteret.

How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?

Columbus Elementary School has approximately 642 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School is 11:1.

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