Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbia Elementary Community Education Center serves the northeast part of the Saint Louis, MO school district, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center's student population of 216 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2032 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
98%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center's ranking?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center is ranked #2032 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center often compared to?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Wilkinson Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center?
216 students attend Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center offer ?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center part of?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center located?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center is located in the Jeff Vander Lou neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Jeff Vander Lou.
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