Columbia Elementary School serves 655 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: 14%
- Reading Proficiency: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Columbia Elementary School's student population of 655 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
8%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Columbia Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tierra Bonita Elementary School, Discovery by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
655 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Columbia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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 Eastside Union Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School - Minimum Student Day for All Schools
June 02, 2023 (Friday)
First Day of Student Attendance
August 10, 2023 (Thursday)
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