Columbus Elementary School

Summary:

Columbus Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Thornwood, New York, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 482 students. The school is part of the Mount Pleasant Central School District, which is ranked 216 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Columbus Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math assessments across grades 3-5, with proficiency rates ranging from 48.98% to 61.39% in ELA and 62.33% to 76.25% in Math, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's performance in Science assessments is also noteworthy, with over 92% of 4th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state averages of around 80%. Despite having a relatively diverse student population, with 78.22% White, 13.49% Hispanic, and 4.77% Asian students, Columbus Elementary School continues to deliver exceptional academic results, outperforming nearby schools like Todd Elementary School and Wampus School, which are ranked in the top 5% of New York elementary schools.

Additionally, Columbus Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 10.17%, compared to the nearby George Washington School, which has a much higher percentage of 53.65%. This, combined with the school's high per-student spending of $20,059, suggests that Columbus Elementary School is effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning and provide a quality education to students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 580 Columbus Ave
       Thornwood, NY  10594-2120


(914) 769-8538

District: Mount Pleasant Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
648th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,059 Help


Students who attend Columbus Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Westlake Middle School
High:    Westlake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.2%
Hispanic:
13.5%
Asian:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.2% Help


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Compare Details Columbus Elementary School ranks better than 73.4% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.2%), Hispanic (13.5%), Asian (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbus Elementary School is $20,059.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Columbus Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Elementary School 648th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Columbus Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Mount Pleasant Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Pleasant Central School District 216th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbus Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.73 302nd 2206 86.3%
2007 82.46 231st 2219 89.6%
2008 81.24 263rd 2227 88.2%
2009 78.44 354th 2257 84.3%
2010 85.48 172nd 2263 92.4%
2011 85.41 211th 2286 90.8%
2012 84.59 231st 2320 90.0%
2013 91.24 122nd 2325 94.8%
2014 83.89 275th 2345 88.3%
2015 82.75 324th 2352 86.2%
2016 78.02 445th 2366 81.2%
2017 79.37 409th 2386 82.9%
2018 71.24 631st 2395 73.7%
2019 79.91 425th 2413 82.4%
2021 72.14 559th 2201 74.6%
2022 80.84 410th 2434 83.2%
2023 71.17 648th 2439 73.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.97 790th 938 15.8%
2019 55.49 260th 860 69.8%
2021 64.74 113th 454 75.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.54 697th 1941 64.1%
2019 49.45 703rd 1859 62.2%
2021 46.66 480th 1044 54.0%
2022 53.05 706th 2031 65.2%
2023 44.20 938th 2016 53.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.17 1171st 2045 42.7%
2019 45.21 1012th 2032 50.2%
2021 58.36 596th 1678 64.5%
2022 68.03 498th 2099 76.3%
2023 60.69 648th 2041 68.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.86 551st 2338 76.4%
2019 78.04 447th 2357 81.0%
2021 70.15 509th 1955 74.0%
2022 82.99 331st 2401 86.2%
2023 72.10 599th 2403 75.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.44 667th 2340 71.5%
2019 78.04 443rd 2358 81.2%
2021 69.18 546th 1961 72.2%
2022 76.55 460th 2400 80.8%
2023 67.52 713th 2400 70.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.55 128th 601 78.7%
2023 78.51 104th 605 82.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.70 651st 1392 53.2%
2019 68.72 299th 1315 77.3%
2021 72.00 169th 818 79.3%
2022 81.48 175th 1503 88.4%
2023 61.48 452nd 1429 68.4%
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Rank History for White students at Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.50 493rd 1408 65.0%
2019 71.05 377th 1338 71.8%
2021 59.86 507th 1224 58.6%
2022 67.01 434th 1399 69.0%
2023 54.62 619th 1337 53.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Columbus Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 337 0 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1990 312 0 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1991 324 0 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1992 313 1 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1993 341 1 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1994 353 4 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1995 392 2 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1996 392 2 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1997 388 3 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1998 418 1 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1999 397 1 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2000 370 0 7 10 4 n/a n/a 0 391
2001 384 0 5 10 5 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 431 0 10 14 4 n/a n/a 0 459
2003 431 0 10 14 4 n/a n/a 0 459
2004 427 3 14 27 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2005 414 1 12 22 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 405 0 13 33 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2007 413 2 16 34 1 n/a n/a 3 469
2008 434 2 18 20 0 n/a n/a 1 475
2009 439 1 26 32 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 425 0 17 32 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2011 430 1 11 28 0 0 0 0 470
2012 414 1 11 38 0 0 1 0 465
2013 422 1 14 38 0 0 4 0 479
2014 402 0 17 45 0 0 3 0 467
2015 385 0 20 38 0 0 3 0 446
2016 368 0 21 50 0 0 3 0 442
2017 347 2 26 50 0 0 4 0 429
2018 344 2 26 59 0 0 5 0 436
2019 348 5 23 71 0 0 3 0 450
2020 339 2 22 75 0 0 6 0 444
2021 357 2 25 74 0 0 10 0 468
2022 360 1 22 75 1 0 11 0 470
2023 377 2 23 65 1 0 14 0 482

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbus Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 355 19.9 17.8 n/a
1990 333 23.9 13.9 n/a
1991 345 27.9 12.3 n/a
1992 332 21.8 15.2 n/a
1993 362 20.8 17.4 n/a
1994 373 21.8 17.1 1.9
1995 409 26.9 15.2 3.2
1996 409 26.9 15.2 3.2
1997 417 24.1 17.3 3.1
1998 440 26.0 16.9 3
1999 419 26.0 16.1 3.3
2000 391 26.3 14.9 2.3
2001 404 32.3 12.5 1.7
2002 459 37.5 12.2 3.7
2003 459 37.5 12.2 3.7
2004 471 n/a n/a n/a
2005 449 37.1 12.1 3.8
2006 451 35.0 12.9 3.5
2007 469 37.7 12.4 3.9
2008 475 36.7 12.9 4.2
2009 498 39.2 12.7 3.2
2010 474 41.9 11.2 6.5
2011 470 41.5 11.3 2.8
2012 465 37.6 12.3 6.5
2013 479 37.1 12.9 7.9
2014 467 38.1 12.2 7.3
2015 446 35.0 12.7 10.3
2016 442 39.0 11.3 11.5
2017 429 36.9 11.6 8.9
2018 436 37.5 11.6 7.6
2019 450 37.0 12.1 7.8
2020 444 43.0 10.3 7.4
2021 468 36.4 12.8 9.4
2022 470 43.1 10.8 9.1
2023 482 45.6 10.5 10.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbus Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 355 19.9 17.8 n/a
1990 333 23.9 13.9 n/a
1991 345 27.9 12.3 n/a
1992 332 21.8 15.2 n/a
1993 362 20.8 17.4 n/a
1994 373 21.8 17.1 1.9
1995 409 26.9 15.2 3.2
1996 409 26.9 15.2 3.2
1997 417 24.1 17.3 3.1
1998 440 26.0 16.9 3
1999 419 26.0 16.1 3.3
2000 391 26.3 14.9 2.3
2001 404 32.3 12.5 1.7
2002 459 37.5 12.2 3.7
2003 459 37.5 12.2 3.7
2004 471 n/a n/a n/a
2005 449 37.1 12.1 3.8
2006 451 35.0 12.9 3.5
2007 469 37.7 12.4 3.9
2008 475 36.7 12.9 4.2
2009 498 39.2 12.7 3.2
2010 474 41.9 11.2 6.5
2011 470 41.5 11.3 2.8
2012 465 37.6 12.3 6.5
2013 479 37.1 12.9 7.9
2014 467 38.1 12.2 7.3
2015 446 35.0 12.7 10.3
2016 442 39.0 11.3 11.5
2017 429 36.9 11.6 8.9
2018 436 37.5 11.6 7.6
2019 450 37.0 12.1 7.8
2020 444 43.0 10.3 7.4
2021 468 36.4 12.8 9.4
2022 470 43.1 10.8 9.1
2023 482 45.6 10.5 10.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Columbus Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201599.6%0.5%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201699.5%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.5%100.0%100.0%
201799.5%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201899.5%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.8%
201999.3%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.3%99.6%
202099.8%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbus Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $460 (2.6%) $17,100 (97.4%) $17,560
2020 $189 (1.0%) $18,346 (99.0%) $18,534
2021 $168 (0.9%) $17,862 (99.1%) $18,030
2022 $459 (2.4%) $18,519 (97.6%) $18,978
2023 $352 (1.8%) $19,707 (98.2%) $20,059

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbus Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 425th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 648th of 2439 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Elementary School)6949
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Pleasant Central School District)6948.7
 20.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Columbus Elementary School)7462.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Mount Pleasant Central School District)7461.9
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Elementary School)5561.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Pleasant Central School District)5561.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Columbus Elementary School)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade Math (Mount Pleasant Central School District)7676.3
 0.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Elementary School)5351.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Pleasant Central School District)5351.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Columbus Elementary School)6967.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Math (Mount Pleasant Central School District)6967.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students450482
 7.1%
African American52
 60%
American Indian01
Asian2323
Hispanic7165
 8.5%
Pacific Islander00
White348377
 8.3%
Two or More Races314
 366.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.8%10.2%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Elementary School

Students who attend Columbus Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westlake Middle School
High : Westlake High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended Columbus Elementary School.

Columbus Elementary School ranks 648th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Columbus Elementary School are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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