Columbus Public Schools School District

The Columbus Public Schools School District is located in Columbus, NE and includes 8 schools that serve 3,468 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Columbus Public Schools School District spends $9,076 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 53% on instruction, 23% on support services, and 24% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Columbus Public Schools School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NE state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Columbus Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Columbus Public Schools School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Columbus Public Schools School District serves 17% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.