Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Columbia Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Attendance Zone: Columbia Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Columbia, MS, covering approximately 67.6 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Primary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia Primary School is 0.58, 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)
(16-17)35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Columbia Primary School often compared to?
Columbia Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Marion Primary School, East Marion Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Columbia Primary School?
448 students attend Columbia Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Columbia Primary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Primary School?
Columbia Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbia Primary School offer ?
Columbia Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Primary School part of?
Columbia Primary School is part of Columbia School District.
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