Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.'s student population of 185 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2007 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
98%
15%
White
1%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.'s ranking?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. is ranked #2007 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. often compared to?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.is often viewed alongside schools like Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.?
185 students attend Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. offer ?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. part of?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. is part of St. Louis City School District.
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