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COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
9
Schools
4,111
Students
$14,070
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
50.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
84.0%
Graduation Rate
-2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 4,111 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,070 is near the national average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04413
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04281
LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHPK–04356
NORTH PARK ELEMENTARYPK–04331
WEST PARK ELEMENTARYPK–04262
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL05–081,174
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL09–121,273
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
KRAMER EDUCATION CENTERPK–PK0
PATHWAYS BEYOND/EARLY STEPS TO SUCCESS BUILDINGPK–PK21
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,070Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
52%
State
38.1%
Local (property tax)
51.5%
Federal
10.3%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
4,111
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 9 public schools, serving a total of 4,111 students.
What is the graduation rate for COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 84.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $14,070 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
51% of students in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.