Columbia City Elementary School

Q: Is Columbia City Elementary School a good school?

Columbia City Elementary School ranks 492 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Columbia City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 615 students in grades PK-5 in Lake City, Florida, which is part of the Columbia District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates in subjects like 5th grade Science, 3rd-5th grade English Language Arts, and 3rd-5th grade Math.

While Columbia City Elementary School has a predominantly White student population (76.42%), it is less diverse than some nearby schools, such as Fort White Elementary (35.3% chronic absenteeism) and Five Points Elementary (36.1% chronic absenteeism). Additionally, Columbia City Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending of $10,407, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools.

Overall, Columbia City Elementary School appears to be a strong-performing school within the Columbia District, with a focus on academic achievement and a diverse student population. The school's performance and characteristics provide valuable insights for understanding the educational landscape in the local area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7438 SW State Road 47
Lake City, FL 32024

(386) 758-4850

District: Columbia

SchoolDigger Rank:
492^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,407

Students who attend Columbia City Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Fort White High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 615

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.4%

Hispanic:

12.2%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Columbia City Elementary School ranks better than 78.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.54. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), Hispanic (12.2%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia City Elementary School is 17. 5 elementary schools in the Columbia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Columbia City Elementary School employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia City Elementary School is $10,407. 4 elementary schools in the Columbia School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Columbia City Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Columbia:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 27^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Columbia City Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	53.97	792^nd	1688	53.1%
2007	67.47	603^rd	1786	66.2%
2008	73.02	459^th	1789	74.3%
2009	67.17	605^th	1847	67.2%
2010	59.62	826^th	1919	57.0%
2011	69.54	607^th	1985	69.4%
2012	61.18	761^st	1984	61.6%
2013	62.87	724^th	2029	64.3%
2014	71.13	549^th	2064	73.4%
2016	69.00	625^th	2087	70.1%
2017	62.21	785^th	2112	62.8%
2018	61.01	801^st	2118	62.2%
2019	69.37	638^th	2182	70.8%
2021	66.85	714^th	2247	68.2%
2022	74.41	536^th	2219	75.8%
2023	69.42	640^th	2240	71.4%
2024	76.54	492^nd	2256	78.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbia City Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	667	56	4	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	759
1996	667	56	4	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	759
1997	715	47	3	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	798
1998	775	51	2	30	4	n/a	n/a	0	862
1999	764	55	2	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	855
2000	802	51	3	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	880
2001	621	27	1	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	664
2002	581	32	3	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	641
2003	581	32	3	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	641
2004	611	32	2	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	671
2005	566	37	2	20	3	n/a	n/a	0	628
2006	573	39	0	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	638
2007	564	43	2	24	5	n/a	n/a	33	671
2008	589	50	4	28	5	n/a	n/a	36	712
2009	603	41	3	38	2	n/a	n/a	30	717
2010	571	25	1	37	2	n/a	n/a	21	657
2011	566	24	2	39	3	0	29	0	663
2012	543	35	1	49	3	0	22	0	653
2013	517	35	1	57	3	0	19	0	632
2014	486	17	1	54	1	0	18	0	577
2015	492	26	1	54	1	0	22	0	596
2016	515	31	1	58	1	0	26	0	632
2017	489	33	0	57	1	0	30	0	610
2018	497	30	0	64	1	0	27	0	619
2019	484	31	0	64	0	0	30	0	609
2020	451	36	0	60	0	0	35	0	582
2021	441	30	1	58	0	0	36	0	566
2022	458	31	1	67	0	0	32	0	589
2023	470	29	2	75	2	0	37	0	615

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbia City Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	759	37.0	20.5	44.9
1996	759	37.0	20.5	44.9
1997	798	46.0	17.3	43.2
1998	862	47.0	18.3	41.3
1999	855	52.0	16.4	49.8
2000	880	52.0	16.9	51.8
2001	664	43.0	15.4	48
2002	641	44.0	14.6	59.1
2003	641	44.0	14.6	59.1
2004	671	45.0	14.9	60.7
2005	628	47.0	13.4	55.3
2006	638	47.0	13.6	49.2
2007	671	47.0	14.3	56.1
2008	712	49.5	14.4	51.9
2009	717	49.9	15.3	56.3
2010	657	46.0	14.2	63.1
2011	663	46.5	14.2	60.6
2012	653	45.0	14.5	64.3
2013	632	46.0	13.7	61.7
2014	577	44.0	13.1	61
2015	596	45.0	13.2	62.8
2016	632	42.0	15.0	58.1
2017	610	43.0	14.1	60.2
2018	619	42.0	14.7	57.4
2019	609	41.0	14.8	52.9
2020	582	40.0	14.5	52.9
2021	566	38.0	14.8	56.2
2022	589	37.0	15.9	56.5
2023	615	36.0	17.0	61.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbia City Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	759	37.0	20.5	44.9
1996	759	37.0	20.5	44.9
1997	798	46.0	17.3	43.2
1998	862	47.0	18.3	41.3
1999	855	52.0	16.4	49.8
2000	880	52.0	16.9	51.8
2001	664	43.0	15.4	48
2002	641	44.0	14.6	59.1
2003	641	44.0	14.6	59.1
2004	671	45.0	14.9	60.7
2005	628	47.0	13.4	55.3
2006	638	47.0	13.6	49.2
2007	671	47.0	14.3	56.1
2008	712	49.5	14.4	51.9
2009	717	49.9	15.3	56.3
2010	657	46.0	14.2	63.1
2011	663	46.5	14.2	60.6
2012	653	45.0	14.5	64.3
2013	632	46.0	13.7	61.7
2014	577	44.0	13.1	61
2015	596	45.0	13.2	62.8
2016	632	42.0	15.0	58.1
2017	610	43.0	14.1	60.2
2018	619	42.0	14.7	57.4
2019	609	41.0	14.8	52.9
2020	582	40.0	14.5	52.9
2021	566	38.0	14.8	56.2
2022	589	37.0	15.9	56.5
2023	615	36.0	17.0	61.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbia City Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$792 (10.0%)	$7,092 (90.0%)	$7,884
2019	$784 (8.7%)	$8,201 (91.3%)	$8,986
2020	$821 (8.4%)	$8,900 (91.5%)	$9,722
2021	$1,452 (14.3%)	$8,719 (85.7%)	$10,170
2022	$1,857 (19.5%)	$7,689 (80.5%)	$9,546
2023	$1,859 (17.9%)	$8,548 (82.1%)	$10,407

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia City Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 638^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 640^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia City Elementary School)	65	74	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)	68	56	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia City Elementary School)	68	79	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia)	70	66	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia City Elementary School)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)	62	60	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia City Elementary School)	72	79	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)	64	71	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia City Elementary School)	68	61	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)	59	59
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia City Elementary School)	70	58	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)	65	60	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Columbia City Elementary School)	65	59	6%
5th Grade Science (Columbia)	59	50	9%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	609	615	1%
African American	31	29	6.5%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	64	75	17.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	484	470	2.9%
Two or More Races	30	37	23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.9%	61.6%	8.8%

Schools Near Columbia City Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbia City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7438 SW State Road 47	Lake City	32024	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 758-4850	615	36	17.0	61.6%	470 (76.4%)	29 (4.7%)	75 (12.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.0%)	76.5	492^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	78.2%		69.4	640^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.4%	148	61.0	60.0	67.0	82.0	73.0	73.0	58.0	$10,407	$1,859	$8,548
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1956 SW County Road 252b	Lake City	32024	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8280	696	38	18.3	50.1%	479 (68.8%)	100 (14.4%)	56 (8.0%)	12 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.0%)	81.4	369^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.6%		79.8	411^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.7%	42	70.0	61.0	68.0	76.0	71.0	79.0	69.0	$9,126	$1,725	$7,401
Summers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1388 SW McFarlane Ave	Lake City	32025	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8250	517	31	16.6	76.4%	199 (38.5%)	186 (36.0%)	69 (13.3%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (10.3%)	31.2	1588^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.6%		43.1	1248^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.3%	340	47.0	41.0	43.0	62.0	44.0	40.0	35.0	$10,076	$1,975	$8,102
Pinemount Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	324 SW Gabriel Pl	Lake City	32024	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8172	486	32	15.1	65.6%	346 (71.2%)	52 (10.7%)	49 (10.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.2%)	75.8	509^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.4%		73.4	546^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.6%	37	68.0	46.0	68.0	82.0	67.0	72.0	69.0	$10,621	$1,858	$8,763
Melrose Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 SE Putnam St	Lake City	32025	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8260	398	25	15.9	84.2%	130 (32.7%)	176 (44.2%)	43 (10.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (11.8%)	24	1797^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.3%		33.7	1502^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	32.9%	295	27.0	45.0	37.0	34.0	59.0	49.0	19.0	$11,249	$2,569	$8,679
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	256 SE Beech St	Lake City	32025	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8220	631	33	19.1	62.0%	419 (66.4%)	114 (18.1%)	42 (6.7%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.8%)	73.5	562^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	75.1%		71.8	590^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.7%	28	59.0	58.0	66.0	63.0	74.0	76.0	66.0	$8,790	$1,583	$7,207
Niblack Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	837 NE Broadway Ave	Lake City	32055	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8200	282	17	16.5	87.6%	17 (6.0%)	235 (83.3%)	10 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.7%)	48.4	1127^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.0%		44.6	1218^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.6%	91	55.0	35.0	46.0	51.0	71.0	68.0	49.0	$13,666	$2,656	$11,010
Five Points Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	303 NW Johnson St	Lake City	32055	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8230	400	26	15.3	83.3%	242 (60.5%)	99 (24.8%)	22 (5.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.3%)	24.9	1771^st of 2256 public elementary schools	21.5%		20.7	1884^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.9%	113	36.0	43.0	31.0	59.0	43.0	41.0	31.0	$11,497	$2,657	$8,840
Fort White Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18119 SW State Road 47	Fort White	32038	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 344-6301	681	40	17.0	66.2%	476 (69.9%)	55 (8.1%)	102 (15.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.8%)	37.9	1403^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	37.8%		50.5	1084^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.6%	319	57.0	44.0	43.0	62.0	58.0	40.0	30.0	$9,570	$1,753	$7,817
Branford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26801 State Road 247	Branford	32008	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 935-5700	710	36	19.4	67.6%	531 (74.8%)	20 (2.8%)	121 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.4%)	50.6	1080^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.1%		64.4	748^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.6%	332	48.0	57.0	50.0	63.0	60.0	53.0	47.0	$9,102	$1,807	$7,295

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia City Elementary School

Is Columbia City Elementary School a good school?

Columbia City Elementary School ranks 492^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Columbia City Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 615 students attended Columbia City Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Columbia City Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Columbia City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Fort White High School

What is the racial makeup of Columbia City Elementary School?

Students at Columbia City Elementary School are 76% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What district is Columbia City Elementary School in?

Columbia

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