Columbus Public Schools School District

The Columbus Public Schools School District is located in Columbus, NE and includes 7 schools that serve 3,745 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Columbus Public Schools School District spends $7,982 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 70% on instruction, 25% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Columbus Public Schools School District has 16 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 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

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 15% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.