A
Very Good
87/100

Highland Elem

📚 02 – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 319 N High School St, Columbus, KS 66725
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 47% · Math 57% proficient · 73rd percentile in Kansas
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

87
Repit Score
out of 100
136
Students
enrolled
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%73/100reading 61st percentile, math 84th percentile among Kansas elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%86/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+10 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+24 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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 Kansas state test (2018–19), 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
White55%55%reading +3 pts, math +8 pts68th percentile (list)
Low-income55%55%reading +28 pts, math +30 pts98th 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 319 N High School St
City Columbus
ZIP Code 66725
District 2005070
NCES School ID 200507001340
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 66725

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,726
Per Capita Income $28,952
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%
High School or Higher 92.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $92,300
Median Rent $697
Owner-Occupied 68.4%
Renter-Occupied 31.6%
View full data for ZIP 66725 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highland Elem.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.1%
Female 55.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.0%
Two or More Races 5.2%
Hispanic/Latino 2.9%
American Indian 2.2%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 136
Teachers (FTE) 10.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highland Elem?
Highland Elem has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Highland Elem?
Highland Elem has 136 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Highland Elem serve?
Highland Elem serves grades 02 – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highland Elem receive per student?
Highland Elem receives $18,040 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highland Elem in 66725 ▼
Avg Home Value
$135,170
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1-Year Change
+7.5%
% Renters
31.6%

Other Schools in 66725

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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