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COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 3–5
THORNWOOD, New York · MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students481
Student:Teacher9.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch11%
Title INo
COLUMBUS
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
481
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
11%-47.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 3–5 in THORNWOOD, New York. The school enrolls 481 students. It is part of the MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
11% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictMOUNT PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36119
CityTHORNWOOD
ZIP10594
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362016001846

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment481
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino16.2%
Black / African American5.1%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native76.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
16.2%
Black
5.1%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
2.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %11%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)