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Columbus Elem School

315 N Kansas St, Edwardsville, IL 62025

Ranked 288 of 1380 in Illinois

Top schools in Edwardsville
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Columbus Elem School

315 N Kansas St, Edwardsville, IL 62025

About Columbus Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 46% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
374
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 79.68%
Asian 1.87%
Hispanic 3.48%
Black 7.49%
Two+ Races 7.49%
Native Am. 0%
White
79.68%
Asian
1.87%
Hispanic
3.48%
Black
7.49%
Two+ Races
7.49%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 374
51.87%
194 Female
48.13%
180 Male

Student Population

374 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

374 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Columbus Elem School Contact Information

Address

315 N Kansas St, Edwardsville, IL 62025

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Phone

(618) 656-5167

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TOP 288 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Columbus Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:10 AM - 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The 2026 Intermediate Science Fair was on display at Columbus Elem School for students and families. The event was scheduled for March 4, 2026 at Edwardsville High School and setup was prior to the evening program, registration was available through the school’s academic page. The update provided an opportunity for students in Columbus to explore science through projects, inquiry and practice with presentations. “It was a meaningful way for families to encourage curiosity, confidence and hands-on learning outside of regular classroom assignments,” she said.

FAQ

Q1. What student resources does Columbus Elem School offer?

Ans. Columbus Elem School students have access to Clever, Schoology, digital reading tools, classroom resources and academic links that help support daily learning.

Q2. Is there a way for parents to get involved at Columbus Elem School?

Ans. Families can access PTO, parent resources, registration tools, virtual backpack information and school communication options at Columbus Elem School.

Q3. What is the school culture at Columbus Elem School?

Ans. The basic expectations for daily behavior and participation at Columbus Elem School are that students are respectful, responsible and their best.

Q4. Does Columbus Elem School offer enrichment opportunities?

Ans. Students at Columbus Elem School would be able to take part in things such as science fair opportunities, classroom projects and schoolwide events.

Q5. Why do families choose Columbus Elem School?

Ans. Columbus Elem School is a public campus for intermediate-grade with digital tools, parent resources, student activities, and a clear grades 3-5 structure.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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