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Columbus has 4 schools and 964 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 10%. Also, 56.5% of learners are economically disadvantaged.
Learners at Columbus: The learner body at the schools served by Columbus is 86.6% White, 4.1% Black, 6.7% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic/Latino, 0% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 86.6% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 50% of learners are female, and 50% of learners are male. At schools in Columbus, 56.5% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 1.8% of learners are English language learners.
Educators at Columbus: Within Columbus, 100.0% of educators are certified, and 92.2% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 12:1. The district has an unspecified number of full-time counselors on staff.
Test Scores at Columbus: In Columbus, 40% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 32% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 37% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 22% tested at or above that level for math. And 24% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 13% tested at or above that level for math.
Finances at Columbus: Columbus spends $12,102 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $11,778,000. The school district spends $7,018.1 million on instruction, $3,733.4 million on support services and $598.6 million on other expenses.
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