Columbus El
Columbus, TX · Columbus ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, remote
1,751st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 60%▲ Improving
1324 BOWIE, Columbus, TX 78934
(979)732-2078NCES ID 481470000962Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Columbus El 1,751st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 60% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 60th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 334 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 786 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.1% | 45.0% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| White | 41.9% | 39.7% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 12.7% | 10.3% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 3.7% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $314K in zip 78934 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Columbus El in?
Columbus El is part of the Columbus ISD district in Columbus, Texas.
Is Columbus El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Columbus El 1,751st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Columbus El?
Hispanic 45%, White 40%, Black 10%, Two or more races 4% (786 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Columbus El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78934 is $314K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.