Columbia Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Attendance Zone: Columbia Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Rochester, IN school district, encompassing approximately 142 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge being 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Zebras
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Columbia Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caston Elementary School, Akron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
325 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Columbia Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
Columbia Elementary School is part of Rochester Community School Corp School District.
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