Columbus School serves 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 60%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-34%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)37%
26%
Black
(15-16)47%
18%
White
(15-16)5%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)11%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Columbus School?
487 students attend Columbus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Columbus School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What grades does Columbus School offer ?
Columbus School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Columbus School part of?
Columbus School is part of Poughkeepsie City School District.
