Total enrollment
994
+35 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Columbus
Kansas · Public K-12
From elementary through high school, Columbus runs 4 public K-12 campuses (3 elementary and 1 high), with combined enrollment of about 1,130.
7-year change in Columbus
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 88%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem | Elementary | 02-06 | 348 |
| Columbus Junior High and High School | High | 07-12 | 438 |
| Highland Elem | Elementary | 02-03 | 136 |
| Park Elem | Elementary | PK-01 | 208 |
About Columbus
Columbus is a thinly populated Kansas city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 1,130 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 3 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Columbus is around 283 students, 20% below the Kansas average of about 355.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Columbus has expanded 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 959 students to 994. The school count fell from 4 to 3 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 88% to 84%.
On this page, the community for Columbus discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.