Columbia Elementary School

3400 N. Ca
El Monte, CA 91731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 732 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 732 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 32%
  • : 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Columbia Elementary School's student population of 732 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
732 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
32%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Columbia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
52%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Columbia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
86%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.25
This chart display the diversity score of Columbia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Columbia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
732 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Columbia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
Columbia Elementary School is part of El Monte City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 732 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 32%
  • : 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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