Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Columbia School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbia School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Columbia School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
57%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
33%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia School's ranking?
Columbia School is ranked #903 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Columbia School often compared to?
Columbia Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heartland School, Westland School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Columbia School?
608 students attend Columbia School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Columbia School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia School?
Columbia School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Columbia School offer ?
Columbia School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Columbia School part of?
Columbia School is part of Jordan School District.
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