Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainColumbus Township’s public schools score below 73% of Nebraska districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Columbus Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nebraska, not nationally.
From Nebraska state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Columbus Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 283 Nebraska towns with household incomes within a quarter of Columbus Township’s, its schools beat 16%, lower than their 27% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 41% in math, against 47% and 46% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Lakeview spends $14,476 per student and Columbus $13,742, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Columbus Township’s grade
C: better than 27% of Nebraska school districts, #43 of 57 Nebraska towns. Both inputs trail the Nebraska average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Columbus Township, with each school’s own grade.
5th grade in Columbus Township · depends on your address
Columbus Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 1,166 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Shell Creek Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 373 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Platte Center Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 168 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Platte Center
6th grade in Columbus Township · depends on your address
Columbus Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 1,166 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Shell Creek Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 373 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Platte Center Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 168 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Platte Center
7th grade in Columbus Township · depends on your address
Columbus Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 1,166 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Lakeview Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 152 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
8th grade in Columbus Township · depends on your address
Columbus Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 1,166 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Lakeview Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 152 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
9th grade in Columbus Township · depends on your address
Columbus High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,337 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Lakeview High School
Grades 9–12 · 344 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
10th grade in Columbus Township · depends on your address
Columbus High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,337 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Lakeview High School
Grades 9–12 · 344 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
11th grade in Columbus Township · depends on your address
Columbus High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,337 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Lakeview High School
Grades 9–12 · 344 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
12th grade in Columbus Township · depends on your address
Columbus High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,337 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Lakeview High School
Grades 9–12 · 344 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Columbus Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Lakeview Community Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Columbus Public Schools, shared with Butler, Columbus and Duncan. Its elementary school is in Columbus. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Columbus Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Columbus Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share Columbus Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Township | C | Lakeview PK–12 · Columbus PK–12 |
| Alexis | — | David City |
| Butler | — | Columbus |
| Oconee | — | Twin River PK–12 · Lakeview PK–12 |
| Columbus (city) | C− | Columbus |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Columbus with Columbus Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Columbus Township
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nebraska’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Columbus Township’s schools
Are Columbus Township’s schools good?
On Nebraska’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Columbus Township children attend score below 73% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #43 of 57 Nebraska towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 16%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Columbus Township in?
Two districts: Lakeview Community Schools runs grades PK–12, and Columbus Public Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Butler, Columbus and Duncan.
Where do Columbus Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Columbus High School and Lakeview High School.
What is Columbus Township’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Columbus Public Schools graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska.
How much does Columbus Township spend per student?
$14,476 in Lakeview Community Schools and $13,742 in Columbus Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Columbus Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Columbus Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Nebraska. Stars are from neighbors.