Is Columbus Elementary School a good school?

Columbus Elementary School ranks 319 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Columbus Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of Columbus Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Columbus Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Westlake Middle School High : Westlake High School

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 124 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Columbus Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of New York elementary schools, with a current ranking of 319 out of 2,445 schools. The school's students perform significantly better than the state average on New York State Assessments across all grade levels and subjects, with impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 55.56% of 3rd graders, 62.84% of 4th graders, and 60.39% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 42.6%, 47.05%, and 43.68%, respectively. In Mathematics, Columbus Elementary's proficiency rates are even more impressive, with 78.17% of 3rd graders, 83.22% of 4th graders, and 77.33% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 53.93%, 58.03%, and 48.93%.

Columbus Elementary's strong academic performance is particularly noteworthy when compared to nearby schools, such as Todd Elementary in Briarcliff Manor, Wampus School in Byram Hills, and even Hawthorne Elementary, which is in the same district. The only nearby school that appears to outperform Columbus Elementary is the Pocantico Hills Central School, which is ranked in the top 10% of New York elementary schools. Overall, Columbus Elementary's consistent high performance, diverse student population, and well-resourced learning environment make it an attractive option for families in the Thornwood area.

Detail:

Public 3-5

580 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594-2120

(914) 769-8538

District: Mount Pleasant Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
319^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,059

Students who attend Columbus Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Westlake Middle School
High:	Westlake High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 482

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.2%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Asian:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Columbus Elementary School ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.2%), Hispanic (13.5%), Asian (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School is 10.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbus Elementary School is $20,059.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbus Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Elementary School 319^th of 2445 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 124^th of 865 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
2006	80.73	302^nd	2206	86.3%
2007	82.46	231^st	2219	89.6%
2008	81.24	263^rd	2227	88.2%
2009	78.44	354^th	2257	84.3%
2010	85.48	172^nd	2263	92.4%
2011	85.41	211^th	2286	90.8%
2012	84.59	231^st	2320	90.0%
2013	91.24	122^nd	2325	94.8%
2014	83.89	275^th	2345	88.3%
2015	82.75	324^th	2352	86.2%
2016	78.02	445^th	2366	81.2%
2017	79.37	409^th	2386	82.9%
2018	71.24	631^st	2395	73.7%
2019	79.91	425^th	2413	82.4%
2021	72.14	559^th	2201	74.6%
2022	80.84	410^th	2434	83.2%
2023	71.17	648^th	2439	73.4%
2024	84.60	319^th	2445	87.0%

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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
2018	26.97	790^th	938	15.8%
2019	55.49	260^th	860	69.8%
2021	64.74	113^th	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
2018	52.54	697^th	1941	64.1%
2019	49.45	703^rd	1859	62.2%
2021	46.66	480^th	1044	54.0%
2022	53.05	706^th	2031	65.2%
2023	44.20	938^th	2016	53.5%
2024	58.59	607^th	2110	71.2%

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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
2018	41.17	1171^st	2045	42.7%
2019	45.21	1012^th	2032	50.2%
2021	58.36	596^th	1678	64.5%
2022	68.03	498^th	2099	76.3%
2023	60.69	648^th	2041	68.3%
2024	67.69	504^th	2078	75.7%

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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
2018	72.86	551^st	2338	76.4%
2019	78.04	447^th	2357	81.0%
2021	70.15	509^th	1955	74.0%
2022	82.99	331^st	2401	86.2%
2023	72.10	599^th	2403	75.1%
2024	84.90	295^th	2413	87.8%

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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
2018	68.44	667^th	2340	71.5%
2019	78.04	443^rd	2358	81.2%
2021	69.18	546^th	1961	72.2%
2022	76.55	460^th	2400	80.8%
2023	67.52	713^th	2400	70.3%
2024	79.97	393^rd	2411	83.7%

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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
2018	74.55	128^th	601	78.7%
2023	78.51	104^th	605	82.8%
2024	84.35	66^th	662	90.0%

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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
2018	49.70	651^st	1392	53.2%
2019	68.72	299^th	1315	77.3%
2021	72.00	169^th	818	79.3%
2022	81.48	175^th	1503	88.4%
2023	61.48	452^nd	1429	68.4%
2024	83.88	170^th	1531	88.9%

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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
2018	63.50	493^rd	1408	65.0%
2019	71.05	377^th	1338	71.8%
2021	59.86	507^th	1224	58.6%
2022	67.01	434^th	1399	69.0%
2023	54.62	619^th	1337	53.7%
2024	70.29	366^th	1392	73.7%

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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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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.

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