Columbia Elementary School
Tel:
(661)588-3540
- Columbia Elementary School serves 537 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Columbia Elementary School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 537 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Columbia Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3867 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 50% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fruitvale Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Columbia Elementary School is Liberty High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fruitvale Junior High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is American Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield American Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 747 students
0.8 miles
800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)587-2277 0.8 K-6 747 - Bakersfield Fruitvale Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 684 students
1.1 miles
2114 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)589-3933 1.1 7-8 684 - Bakersfield Quailwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 384 students
1.2 miles
7301 Remington Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)832-6415 1.2 K-6 384 - Bakersfield Stockdale Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 631 students
1.3 miles
7801 Kroll Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)831-7835 1.3 K-6 631 - Bakersfield Liberty High School Grades: 9-12 | 2042 students
1.4 miles
925 Jewetta Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)587-0925 1.4 9-12 2042
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