B
Good
76/100

Columbus Elem School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 315 N Kansas St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Overall
B
76/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 68th percentile in Illinois
Growth
B
Students gain 0.97 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 58th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

76
Repit Score
out of 100
374
Students
enrolled
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%68/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%58/100Students gain 0.97 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.20 in 2009–19; 50th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 22% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (+20 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency39% (+17 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%43%reading +13 pts, math +7 pts76th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts55th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading +15 pts, math +19 pts88th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%25%reading +17 pts, math +0 pts66th percentile (list)
Low-income46%39%reading +15 pts, math +10 pts79th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 315 N Kansas St
City Edwardsville
ZIP Code 62025
District 1713530
NCES School ID 171353001638
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62025

Understanding the community around Columbus Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $95,872
Per Capita Income $48,562
Poverty Rate 2.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.1%
High School or Higher 96.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $276,900
Median Rent $1,118
Owner-Occupied 73.7%
Renter-Occupied 26.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Columbus Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.7%
Black 7.5%
Two or More Races 7.5%
Hispanic/Latino 3.5%
Asian 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 374
Teachers (FTE) 21.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Columbus Elem School?
Columbus Elem School has a Repit School Score of 76 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Columbus Elem School?
Columbus Elem School has 374 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does Columbus Elem School serve?
Columbus Elem School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Columbus Elem School receive per student?
Columbus Elem School receives $14,508 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Columbus Elem School in 62025 ▼
Avg Home Value
$335,640
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,505
1-Year Change
+6.5%
% Renters
26.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026