Columbus Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Chariton, IA Grades KG–02 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ C (67.3)
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Columbus Elementary School
Chariton, IA 50049
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–02 SchoolScore™ C (67.3)
301
Students
19.8
Teachers
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
(641)774-4712
Phone
http://www.charitonschools.org
Website

Columbus Elementary School is a public school administered by the Chariton Comm School District district in Chariton, IOWA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–02.

Key statistics: 301 students enrolled; a 15.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Elementary School Average
Enrollment
301.0
State avg: 339.0
▼ 11% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.17:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▲ 13% worse
Free Lunch %
65.4%
State avg: 43.4%
▲ 51% worse
School Details
School Name
Columbus Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
190705000315
State School ID
IA-591107 000-591107 418
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1215 Linden Ave
City
Chariton
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50049
County
Lucas County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
1903
State Leg. Upper
19012
State Leg. Lower
19024
Latitude
41.01379
Longitude
-93.3123
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd
👥
301
Total Students
👩‍🏫
19.8
Teachers FTE
📐
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
19.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)19.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 197 65.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Chariton Comm School District
LEAID
1907050
State LEA ID
IA-591107 000
Phone
(641)774-5967
Website
http://www.charitonschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Chariton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$20,287K
Federal Revenue
$2,230K
State Revenue
$11,602K
Local Revenue
$6,455K
Total Expenditure
$19,707K
Instruction Exp.
$10,637K
Support Services
$4,479K
Other Current Exp.
$834K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Columbus Elementary School

1
Chariton High School
Chariton · High
0.5 mi
2
Van Allen Elementary School
Chariton · Elementary
0.7 mi
3
Chariton Middle School
Chariton · Middle
1.1 mi
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301
Students
13.05:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
North Mahaska Elementary School
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
12.51:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
John Cline Elementary School
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Students
11.59:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
South Central Calhoun Elementary School
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Ratio
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Hartford Upper Elementary
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Columbus Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
301 students are enrolled at Columbus Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Columbus Elementary School have?
Columbus Elementary School has 19.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Columbus Elementary School serve?
Columbus Elementary School serves grades KG through 02.
Is Columbus Elementary School a charter school?
Columbus Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Columbus Elementary School located in?
Columbus Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Columbus Elementary School belong to?
Columbus Elementary School is part of the Chariton Comm School District school district.
How much does Chariton Comm School District spend per student?
The Chariton Comm School District district spends approximately $65,471,761 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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