Welcome to the

Columbus Independent School District’s

web site!

Whether you are visiting our site as a current or prospective resident, a present or potential employee, a possible, current or past student, or as someone who is just interested in public education, we hope the information provided here serves you well.

The Columbus ISD’s goal is to be an exemplary school district, and communication with all of our public is paramount to achieving this goal.  We are proud of our programs, our staff, and our students, so we are eager to share our enthusiasm for all of the district’s accomplishments.

Our website will be continuously growing and improving.  We welcome your suggestions as to how our information pages could be more useful to you. 

Let us hear from you  -- tell us how we are doing!

Sincerely,

Randall J. Hoyer

Superintendent

 
 
About our District
photo of Texas Historical Commission Seal  
 
District Goals
Student Performance
Educational Programs
Financial

Public Statement of Compliance

Ratings/Statistics
 
  Photo of Alley Log Cabin and Antique Tool Museum

     Portrait of a Graduate   

 

 

The Columbus Independent School District is located in Colorado County with a small portion of the district in Austin County. CISD covers approximately 356 square miles and has an estimated population of 8,300 in the areas including Columbus, Rock Island, Frelsburg, and part of the New Ulm area.

 
1836 Alley Log Cabin & Tool Museum
 
Columbus is an agri-business community with a population of 3,916 (2000 census) and is also the county seat of Colorado County. The community is well known throughout the state for its beautiful oak trees and historic homes. The Colorado River winds around the city on the north and east side to provide a scenic background.
"Laura" Keith Traylor House Museum
 
  Photo of elementary teacher seated on an oak tree conducting an outdoor classroom
Our Student Services include one (1) registered nurse and one (1) nurse's aide that are available for students' medical needs. The district has 10 bus routes that cover approximately 400 miles twice a day. Nutritionally balanced breakfasts and lunches are offered at each campus along with a snack bar at the high school. The district participates in the National School Lunch Program, which affords free and reduced priced meals based on the student's financial needs.  
  CISD is housed in the city of Columbus, which is conveniently located at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and State Highway 71. Columbus is 72 miles west of Houston, 87 miles southeast of Austin, 239 miles south of Dallas and 120 miles east of San Antonio.  
 
Provide the Best... Expect the Best... and Become the Best in what we do. That is what Cardinal Pride is all about!
 

 
 
CISD Central Administration
105 Cardinal Lane, Columbus, Texas 78934
phone - 979 - 732 - 5704 fax - 979 - 732 - 5960
www.ColumbusISD.org
 

 
 
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