Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center
Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center serves 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- 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 Elementary Comm. Ed. Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center's student population of 182 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center is 0.02, 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
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
99%
15%
White
1%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center's ranking?
Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).
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 Elementary Comm. Ed. Center?
182 students attend Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center?
Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center offer ?
Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center part of?
Columbia Elementary Comm. Ed. Center is part of St. Louis City School District.
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