Enrollment
301
Elementary
DISTRICT 297 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHARITON COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190705000315
Columbus Elementary School
1215 Linden Ave, Chariton, IA 50049 · (641) 774-4712 · Lucas County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL301 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
197 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 90 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 104 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 107 | 36% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Chariton Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Columbus Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 301 | #372 of 705 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #460 of 561 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.8% | #441 of 561 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.4% | #99 of 666 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +15.8% | #52 of 168 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
301
+34 (+13%) vs 2020
+58% since 1990-91, when it was 191
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 14.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 301 | 19.8 | 15.2:1 | 65% (197) |
| 2023-24 | 309 | 21.8 | 14.2:1 | 61% (189) |
| 2022-23 | 284 | 20.4 | 13.9:1 | 58% (165) |
| 2020-21 | 267 | 19 | 14.1:1 | 53% (142) |
| 2017-18 | 260 | 18.9 | 13.8:1 | 52% (136) |
| 2015-16 | 281 | 23 | 12.2:1 | 56% (158) |
| 2010-11 | 268 | 23 | 11.7:1 | 61% (164) |
| 2000-01 | 259 | 19 | 13.6:1 | 37% (96) |
| 1990-91 | 191 | 12 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Columbus Elementary School.
About Columbus Elementary School
Columbus Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school with an address in Chariton, Iowa. There are 301 students enrolled, covering kindergarten through 2.
Across its 4 schools, Chariton Comm School District enrolls 1,249 students. Columbus Elementary School is one of those schools.
The share of students at Columbus Elementary School who are White is 90%. Other groups include 8% Hispanic. A diversity index of 19% means there is a 19% chance two randomly chosen students at Columbus Elementary School are from different groups.
Its staff includes 19.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 15.2 students per teacher. The average for elementary schools in Iowa, 13.7:1, is lower. Columbus Elementary School has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 65%.
The school is in Lucas County, where the median household earns about $61,793 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 12%. Across Lucas County, 4 public schools serve about 1,249 students.
Columbus Elementary School's closest public school neighbor is Chariton High School, about 0.5 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
Columbus Elementary School is coded as Rural: Remote in federal locale data.
Federal enrollment counts rose from 267 (2020-21) to 301 (2024-25). There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (15.2:1) than in 2020-21 (14.1:1).
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Lucas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,716
Census ACS
Median income
$61,793
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,249 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chariton Comm School District
- Chariton High SchoolHigh · 372 students
- Van Allen Elementary SchoolElementary · 292 students
- Chariton Middle SchoolMiddle · 284 students
Other schools in Chariton
- Chariton High SchoolHigh · 372 students
- Van Allen Elementary SchoolElementary · 292 students
- Chariton Middle SchoolMiddle · 284 students
Nearby schools
- Chariton High School0.5 mi · 372
- Van Allen Elementary School0.7 mi · 292
- Chariton Middle School1.1 mi · 284
- Southeast Warren Intermediate13.0 mi · 95
- Mormon Trail Jr-Sr High School14.7 mi · 98
- Mormon Trail Elementary School14.7 mi · 132
Frequently asked questions
About Columbus Elementary SchoolHow large is Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School enrolls approximately 301 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does Columbus Elementary School serve?
Columbus Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
How many teachers does Columbus Elementary School have?
Columbus Elementary School employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.
How diverse is Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School reports a student body of 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School is overseen by Chariton Comm School District in Lucas County.
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