Columbia Elementary School

1502 Elm St
Rochester, IN 46975
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Columbia Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Columbia Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
345 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
90%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Columbia Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Akron Elementary School, Caston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
345 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Columbia Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
Columbia Elementary School is part of Rochester Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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