Columbia Elementary School

18501 Cypress Lake Glen Blvd
Orlando, FL 32820
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

    Quick Facts (2025-26)

    • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
    • Enrollment: 499 students
    • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
    • Minority Enrollment: 51%
    • : Top 20% in FL
    • : 74% (Top 20%)
    • : 69% (Top 20%)
    • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
    • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

    Top Rankings

    Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

    School Overview

    Columbia Elementary School's student population of 499 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
    The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
    Grades Offered
    Grades Prekindergarten-5
    (No virtual instruction)
    Total Students
    499 students
    Gender %
    Total Classroom Teachers
    27 teachers
    School Calendar
    Last Day of School
    Thu. May 28, 2026

    School Rankings

    Columbia Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
    The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
    This School
    State Level (FL)
    #509 out of 3662 schools
    (Top 20%)
    74%
    52%
    69%
    52%
    75-79%
    52%
    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    17:1
    American Indian
    1%
    n/a
    Asian
    5%
    3%
    Hispanic
    32%
    37%
    Black
    7%
    21%
    White
    49%
    35%
    Hawaiian
    1%
    n/a
    Two or more races
    5%
    4%
    All Ethnic Groups
    0.65
    Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
    Yes
    Eligible for Free Lunch
    46%
    47%
    Eligible for Reduced Lunch
    3%
    4%
    School District Name
    Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
    Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Columbia Elementary School's ranking?
    Columbia Elementary School is ranked #509 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
    What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
    74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
    How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
    499 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
    What is the racial composition of the student body?
    49% of Columbia Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
    What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
    Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
    What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
    Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
    What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
    Columbia Elementary School is part of Orange School District.

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    Quick Facts (2025-26)

    • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
    • Enrollment: 499 students
    • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
    • Minority Enrollment: 51%
    • : Top 20%
    • : 74% (Top 20%)
    • : 69% (Top 20%)
    • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
    • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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