Columbia Elementary School
Tel:
(661) 588-3540
Columbia Elementary School serves 559 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Columbia Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Columbia Elementary School's student population of 559 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 559 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (17-18) | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Columbia Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.62, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3848 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 49% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fruitvale Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield American Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 746 students
0.8 miles
800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-2277 0.8 K-6 746 - Bakersfield Fruitvale Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 713 students
1.1 miles
2114 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-3933 1.1 7-8 713 - Bakersfield Quailwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 373 students
1.2 miles
7301 Remington Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-6415 1.2 K-6 373 - Bakersfield Stockdale Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 646 students
1.3 miles
7801 Kroll Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 831-7835 1.3 K-6 646 - Bakersfield Liberty High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,082 students
1.4 miles
925 Jewetta Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925 1.4 9-12 2,082
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