Columbia Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1238 Michigan St
Hammond, IN 46320
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(18-19)
30-34%
45%
(18-19)
20-24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
61%
15%
Black
19%
13%
White
9%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
257 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Columbia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
Columbia Elementary School is part of School City Of Hammond School District.

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