Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-2,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Elementary School's student population of 343 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
89%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Columbia Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ezra Eby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
343 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Columbia Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
Columbia Elementary School is part of Columbia School District.
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