Columbia City Elementary School

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:
492nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,407 Help


Students who attend Columbia City Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Fort White High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  615

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Hispanic:
12.2%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbia City Elementary School ranks better than 78.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.54. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), Hispanic (12.2%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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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...)
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Compare Columbia City Elementary School employs 36 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 27th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.97 792nd 1688 53.1%
2007 67.47 603rd 1786 66.2%
2008 73.02 459th 1789 74.3%
2009 67.17 605th 1847 67.2%
2010 59.62 826th 1919 57.0%
2011 69.54 607th 1985 69.4%
2012 61.18 761st 1984 61.6%
2013 62.87 724th 2029 64.3%
2014 71.13 549th 2064 73.4%
2016 69.00 625th 2087 70.1%
2017 62.21 785th 2112 62.8%
2018 61.01 801st 2118 62.2%
2019 69.37 638th 2182 70.8%
2021 66.85 714th 2247 68.2%
2022 74.41 536th 2219 75.8%
2023 69.42 640th 2240 71.4%
2024 76.54 492nd 2256 78.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 638th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 640th 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)6574
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)6856
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia City Elementary School)6879
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia)7066
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia City Elementary School)5558
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)6260
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia City Elementary School)7279
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)6471
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia City Elementary School)6861
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)5959
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia City Elementary School)7058
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)6560
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Columbia City Elementary School)6559
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia)5950
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students609615
 1%
African American3129
 6.5%
American Indian02
Asian02
Hispanic6475
 17.2%
Pacific Islander00
White484470
 2.9%
Two or More Races3037
 23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.9%61.6%
 8.8%


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

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

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

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

High : Fort White High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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