At a glance
Reported students
381
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402
Columbus Park: 381 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 356
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Columbus Park
Columbus Park is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Worcester. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Worcester. NCES reports 381 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (58.8%) and White (17.8%). English learners represent 41% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Columbus Park
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 41%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.8%
- Hispanic58.8%
- Black14.2%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Worcester
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Union Hill School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
377 reported students
Grafton Street
Elementary · Grades KG–06
386 reported students
Tatnuck
Elementary · Grades PK–06
376 reported students
Worcester Arts Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
372 reported students
Jacob Hiatt Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–06
367 reported students
Chandler Elementary Community
Elementary · Grades KG–06
402 reported students
Public schools near Columbus Park
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goddard School/Science Technical Elementary · Worcester | PK–06 | 359 | 0.6 mi |
| Woodland Academy Elementary · Worcester | KG–06 | 482 | 0.7 mi |
| Gates Lane Elementary · Worcester | PK–06 | 547 | 0.9 mi |
| Canterbury Elementary · Worcester | PK–06 | 329 | 0.9 mi |
| May Street Elementary · Worcester | KG–06 | 310 | 1 mi |
| Jacob Hiatt Magnet Elementary · Worcester | PK–06 | 367 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Park
What grades does Columbus Park serve?
Columbus Park reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Worcester.
How many students attend Columbus Park?
Columbus Park reported 381 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 356 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Columbus Park?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 381 students and 29.36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Columbus Park a public, charter, or magnet school?
Columbus Park is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Worcester attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Columbus Park in?
Columbus Park is part of Worcester, based in Worcester, MA, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Columbus Park?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Goddard School/Science Technical (0.6 mi), Woodland Academy (0.7 mi), Gates Lane (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.