Caston Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School
Should I attend Caston Elementary School or Columbia Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
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Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Overview
Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Caston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Columbia Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-1
Total Students
329 students
345 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
7
67
Kindergarten Students
61
142
Grade 1 Students
47
136
Grade 2 Students
55
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Grade 3 Students
59
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Grade 4 Students
48
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Grade 5 Students
52
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
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% White
93%
90%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%