Columbus School District

District Spending

The Columbus School District spends $9,317 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 27% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Columbus School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Columbus School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Columbus School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Columbus School District serves 20% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.