Columbus Elementary School
Tel:
(818)242-7722
- Columbus Elementary School serves 577 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Columbus Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
School Overview
- Columbus Elementary School's student population of 577 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 577 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Columbus Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Columbus Elementary School is 0.55, 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 School Rank | #4931 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 19% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 62% | 23% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glendale Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Columbus Elementary School is Daily (allan F.) High (Continuation School) (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jewel City Community Day (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Thomas Edison Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Glendale Daily (allan F.) High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 158 students
0.7 miles
220 N. Kenwood
Glendale, CA 91206
(818)247-4805 0.7 9-12 158 - Glendale Thomas Edison Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 926 students
0.8 miles
435 S. Pacific Ave.
Glendale, CA 91204
(818)241-1807 0.8 K-6 926 - Glendale Jewel City Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-10 | 11 students
0.9 miles
440 W. Lomita
Glendale, CA 91206
(818)549-4812 0.9 7-10 11 - Glendale Pacific Avenue - Early Bird Preschool
0.9 miles
440 W. Lomita Ave.
Glendale, CA 91206
(818)246-0450 0.9 n/a n/a - Glendale R. D. White Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 929 students
0.9 miles
744 E. Doran St.
Glendale, CA 91206
(818)241-2164 0.9 K-5 929
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