Columbus Elementary School
Columbus Elementary School serves 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (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 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbus Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbus Elementary School is 0.56, 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)30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
62%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
459 students attend Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Columbus Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Columbus Elementary School offer ?
Columbus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Columbus Elementary School part of?
Columbus Elementary School is part of Glendale Unified School District.
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