Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 20%
- Reading Proficiency: 27%
- 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 516 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.39, 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)20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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 Edison-bethune Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
516 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Columbia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to 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 Fresno Unified School District.
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