Columbia Elementary School

703 Mondavi Way
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Columbia Elementary School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Columbia Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3448 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
39%
33%
49%
47%
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbia Elementary School's ranking?
Columbia Elementary School is ranked #3448 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Columbia Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Endeavour Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
594 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Columbia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
Columbia Elementary School is part of Fruitvale Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbia Elementary School located?
Columbia Elementary School is located in the Pheasant Run neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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