Columbia Elementary Community Education Center

Summary:

Columbia Elementary Community Education Center is a public elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 221 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the St. Louis City school district, which is ranked 338 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Columbia Elementary stands out for its overwhelmingly African American student population, with over 99% of students identifying as African American, significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools like Ashland Elementary And Br., George Washington Carver Elementary, and Gateway Elementary. The school also consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Missouri, with statewide rankings between 867-1093 out of over 900 schools in recent years, and its academic performance on state assessments is significantly below state and district averages.

Columbia Elementary's challenges appear to be deeply rooted, with over 98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the nearby schools also struggle with low academic performance and high poverty levels, Columbia Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing schools in the state, even within this challenging context. The combination of high poverty, lack of racial diversity, and persistent low performance suggests that the school may face unique challenges in terms of resource allocation, teacher quality, and community engagement that contribute to its continued struggles.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3120 St Louis Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106-1122

(314) 533-2750

District: St. Louis City

SchoolDigger Rank:
878^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,613

Students who attend Columbia Elementary Community Education Center usually attend:

Middle:	Yeatman-Liddell Middle School
High:	Vashon High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 221

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.1%

White:

0.5%

Hispanic:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Columbia Elementary Community Education Center ranks worse than 97.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 24^th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.57. (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: African American (99.1%), Hispanic (0.5%), White (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary Community Education Center is 14.2. 31 elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Columbia Elementary Community Education Center employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia Elementary Community Education Center is $14,613. 39 elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Columbia Elementary Community Education Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia Elementary Community Education Center 878^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Columbia Elementary Community Education Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

St. Louis City:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis City 338^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Columbia Elementary Community Education Center

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Rank History for all students at Columbia Elementary Community Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	13.85	1011^th	1074	5.9%
2007	6.84	1050^th	1080	2.8%
2008	2.58	1077^th	1084	0.6%
2009	1.49	1048^th	1053	0.5%
2010	1.00	1063^rd	1066	0.3%
2011	7.35	1044^th	1088	4.0%
2012	4.86	1049^th	1085	3.3%
2013	2.35	1093^rd	1108	1.4%
2014	2.45	1078^th	1089	1.0%
2015	2.27	1053^rd	1058	0.5%
2017	0.76	1028^th	1032	0.4%
2019	0.81	1048^th	1052	0.4%
2021	5.32	867^th	901	3.8%
2023	4.57	878^th	898	2.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia Elementary Community Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	1.68	903^rd	907	0.4%
2021	13.82	540^th	574	5.9%
2023	10.65	593^rd	611	2.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Columbia Elementary Community Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	7.81	243^rd	250	2.8%
2021	30.70	119^th	163	27.0%
2023	21.16	163^rd	185	11.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Columbia Elementary Community Education Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	1	435	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	444
1993	1	385	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	392
1994	1	378	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	384
1995	0	309	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	309
1996	0	309	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	309
1997	5	353	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	359
1998	6	335	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	341
1999	4	322	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	328
2000	9	317	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	327
2001	6	285	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	291
2002	1	354	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	355
2003	1	354	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	355
2004	0	314	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	314
2005	0	311	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	311
2006	1	327	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	330
2007	0	323	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	325
2008	0	193	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	193
2009	0	226	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	227
2010	0	199	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	200
2011	0	202	0	2	0	0	0	204
2012	0	199	0	0	0	0	0	199
2013	0	270	0	0	0	0	0	270
2014	0	258	1	0	0	0	0	259
2015	1	215	0	0	0	0	0	216
2016	0	151	0	0	0	0	0	151
2017	2	200	0	0	0	0	0	202
2018	2	189	0	0	0	0	0	191
2019	2	207	0	0	0	0	0	209
2020	2	209	0	0	0	0	0	211
2021	1	181	0	0	0	0	0	182
2022	2	182	0	1	0	0	0	185
2023	1	219	0	1	0	0	0	221

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 Elementary Community Education Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	444	31.3	14.1	n/a
1993	392	34.5	11.4	n/a
1994	384	33.0	11.6	94.8
1995	309	27.7	11.2	94.8
1996	309	27.7	11.2	94.8
1997	359	27.0	13.3	93
1998	341	24.8	13.8	94.7
1999	328	26.3	12.5	92.7
2000	327	24.4	13.4	96.3
2001	291	24.8	11.7	99
2002	355	22.0	16.1	91.8
2003	355	22.0	16.1	91.8
2004	314	24.0	13.1	99
2005	311	26.2	11.9	99
2006	330	26.0	12.7	83.9
2007	325	26.0	12.5	77.8
2008	193	19.0	10.2	82.9
2009	227	17.0	13.4	0
2010	200	18.0	11.1	89.5
2011	204	15.6	13.0	86.8
2012	199	16.8	11.7	87.9
2013	270	17.0	15.8	70.7
2014	259	19.0	13.6	81.5
2015	216	16.0	13.5	100
2016	151	13.0	11.6	100
2017	202	17.0	11.8	100
2018	191	17.0	11.2	100
2019	209	16.0	13.0	98.6
2020	211	17.0	12.4	98.6
2021	182	17.0	10.7	98.4
2022	185	13.0	14.2	98.4
2023	221	15.5	14.2	98.6

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 Elementary Community Education Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	444	31.3	14.1	n/a
1993	392	34.5	11.4	n/a
1994	384	33.0	11.6	94.8
1995	309	27.7	11.2	94.8
1996	309	27.7	11.2	94.8
1997	359	27.0	13.3	93
1998	341	24.8	13.8	94.7
1999	328	26.3	12.5	92.7
2000	327	24.4	13.4	96.3
2001	291	24.8	11.7	99
2002	355	22.0	16.1	91.8
2003	355	22.0	16.1	91.8
2004	314	24.0	13.1	99
2005	311	26.2	11.9	99
2006	330	26.0	12.7	83.9
2007	325	26.0	12.5	77.8
2008	193	19.0	10.2	82.9
2009	227	17.0	13.4	0
2010	200	18.0	11.1	89.5
2011	204	15.6	13.0	86.8
2012	199	16.8	11.7	87.9
2013	270	17.0	15.8	70.7
2014	259	19.0	13.6	81.5
2015	216	16.0	13.5	100
2016	151	13.0	11.6	100
2017	202	17.0	11.8	100
2018	191	17.0	11.2	100
2019	209	16.0	13.0	98.6
2020	211	17.0	12.4	98.6
2021	182	17.0	10.7	98.4
2022	185	13.0	14.2	98.4
2023	221	15.5	14.2	98.6

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 Elementary Community Education Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$316 (2.0%)	$15,322 (98.0%)	$15,638
2020	$578 (3.8%)	$14,664 (96.2%)	$15,242
2021	$702 (4.8%)	$14,056 (95.2%)	$14,758
2022	$945 (6.5%)	$13,668 (93.5%)	$14,613

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia Elementary Community Education Center

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1048^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 878^th of 898 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary Community Education Center)	0	12.1	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)	16.5	15.9	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Elementary Community Education Center)	0	9.1	9.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)	17.8	20.4	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Elementary Community Education Center)	0	3.5	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)	18.8	18.5	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	209	221	5.7%
African American	207	219	5.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	1	50%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.6%	98.6%	0.1%

Schools Near Columbia Elementary Community Education Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)						MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbia Elementary Community Education Center	Public	PK, KG-6	3120 St Louis Ave	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 533-2750	221	16	14.2	98.6%	1 (0.5%)	219 (99.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.6	878^th of 898 public elementary schools	2.2%					(n/a)	12.1		3.6				3.6		9.1	3.5					$14,613	$945	$13,668
George Washington Carver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3325 Bell	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 932-1464	118	10	11.8	97.5%	0 (0.0%)	116 (98.3%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.2	883^rd of 898 public elementary schools	1.7%					(n/a)		5.2					5.5		11.1		11.1				$18,916	$589	$18,327
Gateway Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4 Gateway Dr	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 241-8255	516	27	19.1	99.4%	5 (1.0%)	502 (97.3%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9.1	832^nd of 898 public elementary schools	7.3%		6.5	870^th of 908 public elementary schools	4.2%	38	15.9	6.9	7.1				8.2		20.4	24.1	12.2				$14,589	$808	$13,781
Elias Michael Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2 Gateway Dr	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 241-0993	43	10	4.3	93.0%	5 (11.6%)	33 (76.7%)	3 (7.0%)	2 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$48,925	$431	$48,495
Cole Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	3935 Enright Ave	Saint Louis	63108	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 533-0894	326	24	13.5	99.1%	0 (0.0%)	320 (98.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.8	898^th of 898 public elementary schools	0.0%		2.9	907^th of 908 public elementary schools	0.1%	9	5.0				11.6		2.6	4.4		2.7	2.6		7.6	21.8	$16,831	$678	$16,153
Old North Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3017 North 13th Street	Saint Louis	63107	St. Louis city	Confluence Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 241-1110	546	46	11.8	99.3%	1 (0.2%)	538 (98.5%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9.7	824^th of 898 public elementary schools	8.2%		7.4	858^th of 908 public elementary schools	5.5%	34	19.1	21.8	4.0	13.0	5.6	9.6	6.8	9.6	9.4	16.1	12.2	23.4	11.1	19.2	$14,914	$3,748	$11,167
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Hogan St	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 231-2459	127	12	10.5	97.6%	0 (0.0%)	127 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										7.2					$19,575	$651	$18,925
Bryan Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2128 Gano	Saint Louis	63107	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 534-0370	182	17	10.7	98.4%	1 (0.5%)	180 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9.5	829^th of 898 public elementary schools	7.7%		6.1	877^th of 908 public elementary schools	3.4%	48	17.7	5.0	7.2				7.1		23.5	20.0	10.7				$18,246	$1,444	$16,802
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2900 Hadley	Saint Louis	63107	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 241-7165	158	10	15.8	98.1%	3 (1.9%)	155 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.8	686^th of 898 public elementary schools	23.6%		7.6	855^th of 908 public elementary schools	5.8%	169			82.4				17.6			15.2	11.8				$18,475	$924	$17,551
Ashland Elementary And Br.	Public	PK, KG-6	3921 N Newstead	Saint Louis	63115	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 385-4767	226	16	14.1	98.7%	1 (0.4%)	215 (95.1%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.6	877^th of 898 public elementary schools	2.3%		4.6	889^th of 908 public elementary schools	2.1%	12			3.0				12.1		3.1	3.0	12.1				$17,835	$659	$17,176

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Elementary Community Education Center

What is the racial makeup of Columbia Elementary Community Education Center?

Students at Columbia Elementary Community Education Center are 99% African American.

Is Columbia Elementary Community Education Center a good school?

Columbia Elementary Community Education Center ranks in the bottom 2.2% of Missouri elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Columbia Elementary Community Education Center attend?

Students who attend Columbia Elementary Community Education Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Yeatman-Liddell Middle School
High : Vashon High

How many students attend Columbia Elementary Community Education Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 221 students attended Columbia Elementary Community Education Center.

What district is Columbia Elementary Community Education Center in?

St. Louis City

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