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Columbus Elementary School

275 Washington Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 654 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Columbus Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Columbus Elementary School's student population of 654 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 24, 2026

School Rankings

Columbus Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2830 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
53%
52%
25-29%
49%
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
86%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbus Elementary School's ranking?
Columbus Elementary School is ranked #2830 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Columbus Elementary School often compared to?
Columbus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Webster Elementary School, Trinity Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
654 students attend Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Columbus Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbus Elementary School offer ?
Columbus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Columbus Elementary School part of?
Columbus Elementary School is part of New Rochelle City School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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