At a glance
Reported students
728
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
783
Columbus Elementary School: 728 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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
- 694
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Columbus Elementary School
Columbus Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in New Rochelle. It is one of 10 current school records connected to New Rochelle City School District. NCES reports 728 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 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 (84.1%) and Black (9.8%). English learners represent 32.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Columbus Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.33 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 0.5 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
- 32.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4%
- Hispanic84.1%
- Black9.8%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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
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 New Rochelle City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
George M Davis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
640 reported students
Trinity Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
838 reported students
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
500 reported students
Daniel Webster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
496 reported students
William B Ward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
1,019 reported students
Henry Barnard School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
435 reported students
Public schools near Columbus Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Webster Elementary School Elementary · New Rochelle City School District | KG–05 | 496 | 0.6 mi |
| Colonial School Elementary · Pelham Union Free School District | KG–05 | 296 | 0.7 mi |
| Hutchinson School Elementary · Pelham Union Free School District | KG–05 | 366 | 0.8 mi |
| Siwanoy School Elementary · Pelham Union Free School District | KG–05 | 275 | 1 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · New Rochelle City School District | KG–05 | 500 | 1 mi |
| Graham School Elementary · Mount Vernon School District | PK–08 | 406 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Elementary School
What grades does Columbus Elementary School serve?
Columbus Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Rochelle City School District.
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School reported 728 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 694 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 728 students and 64.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Columbus Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Columbus Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Columbus Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Columbus Elementary School in?
Columbus Elementary School is part of New Rochelle City School District, based in New Rochelle, NY, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Columbus Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Daniel Webster Elementary School (0.6 mi), Colonial School (0.7 mi), Hutchinson School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.