Columbus Elem School
Edwardsville, IL · Edwardsville CUSD 7 · Grades 3 - 5
530th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 75%▼ Declining
Columbus Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Columbus Elem School 530th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 95th in 2019 to 75th in 2025 — declining.
Columbus Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Columbus Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 374 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.7% | 79.7% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 7.5% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 7.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 3.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Columbus Elem School
Typical home value $334K in zip 62025 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Columbus Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Woodland Elementary SchoolEdwardsville CUSD 7 · 0.9 mi away558th of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 57% - –N O Nelson Elem SchoolEdwardsville CUSD 7 · 1 mi away
- –LeClaire Elem SchoolEdwardsville CUSD 7 · 1.3 mi away
- –Goshen ElementaryEdwardsville CUSD 7 · 2.6 mi away
- 7Albert Cassens ElementaryEdwardsville CUSD 7 · 4.5 mi away689th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 51% - –Glen Carbon Elem SchoolEdwardsville CUSD 7 · 4.7 mi away
- –South Primary SchoolRoxana CUSD 1 · 5.5 mi away
- 9Maryville Elem SchoolCollinsville CUSD 10 · 6.3 mi away316th of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Columbus Elem School in?
Columbus Elem School is part of the Edwardsville CUSD 7 district in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Is Columbus Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Columbus Elem School 530th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Columbus Elem School?
White 80%, Black 8%, Two or more races 8%, Hispanic 4% (374 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Columbus Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62025 is $334K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.