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Columbia Elementary School

150 Columbus Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

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Tel: (740) 393-5975

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Columbia Elementary School serves 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Columbia Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 242 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Columbia Elementary School's student population of 242 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

242 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Columbia Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OH)

Overall Testing Rank

#864 out of 3137 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Columbia Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

50%

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 Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

57%

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 Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

n/a

17%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Columbia Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

92%

68%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Columbia Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.51

This chart display the diversity score of Columbia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

46%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Columbia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mount Vernon City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbia Elementary School's ranking?

Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?

242 students attend Columbia Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Columbia Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?

Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?

Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?

Columbia Elementary School is part of Mount Vernon City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 242 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education