Columbus Elementary School
Tel:
(818)242-7722
- Columbus Elementary School serves 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Columbus Elementary School's student population of 610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 610 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Columbus Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Columbus Elementary School is 0.56, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4319 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 17% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 60% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glendale Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 207 students
0.7 miles
220 N. Kenwood
Glendale, CA 91206
(818)247-4805 0.7 9-12 207 - Glendale Thomas Edison Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 910 students
0.8 miles
435 S. Pacific Ave.
Glendale, CA 91204
(818)241-1807 0.8 K-6 910 - Glendale Jewel City Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-10 | 2 students
0.9 miles
440 W. Lomita
Glendale, CA 91206
(818)241-3111 0.9 7-10 2 - Glendale Pacific Avenue - Early Bird Preschool Magnet School
Grades: M
0.9 miles
440 W. Lomita Ave.
Glendale, CA 91206
(818)246-0450 0.9 M n/a - Glendale R. D. White Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 909 students
0.9 miles
744 E. Doran St.
Glendale, CA 91206
(818)241-2164 0.9 K-5 909
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