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Columbia Elementary School

Summary:

Columbia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Columbia School District in Columbia, Mississippi. The school has 338 students as of the 2022-2023 school year, with a diverse student population of 49.11% White, 43.79% African American, 2.66% Hispanic, 0.89% Asian, and 3.55% two or more races.

Columbia Elementary School has consistently performed above the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 70.6% in 3rd Grade ELA (vs. state average of 57.7%), 69.1% in 3rd Grade Math (vs. state average of 53.3%), and 77.4% in 5th Grade Science (vs. state average of 71.2%). The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Mississippi elementary schools in recent years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 15.1 students per teacher over the past three school years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Carver Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School generally outperforms its counterparts in academic performance. However, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with 100% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, Columbia Elementary School's consistent academic achievement, strong statewide ranking, and personalized learning environment suggest that it is effectively supporting student learning and providing a quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 401 Mary Street
       Columbia, MS  39429-3135

(601) 736-2362

District: Columbia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,830 Help


Students who attend Columbia Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jefferson Middle School
High:    Columbia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  369

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.4%
African American:
42.8%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbia Elementary School ranks better than 69.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.98. (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 (50.4%), African American (42.8%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Columbia Elementary School employs 27.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia Elementary School is $11,830.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Columbia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia School District 52nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbia Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 49.40 215th 394 45.4%
2009 53.77 188th 392 52.0%
2010 59.80 158th 403 60.8%
2011 51.77 204th 418 51.2%
2012 63.09 152nd 414 63.3%
2013 61.04 154th 408 62.3%
2015 55.90 150th 402 62.7%
2016 60.02 156th 394 60.4%
2017 38.51 248th 406 38.9%
2018 63.33 149th 404 63.1%
2019 70.08 111th 397 72.0%
2021 77.03 84th 381 78.0%
2022 80.91 64th 382 83.2%
2023 71.01 99th 377 73.7%
2024 67.98 118th 390 69.7%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbia Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 224 128 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1991 214 131 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1992 190 125 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1993 198 131 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1994 193 124 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1995 177 88 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1996 177 88 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1997 167 113 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1998 147 129 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1999 155 130 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2000 155 127 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2001 149 133 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 285
2002 132 138 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2003 132 138 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2004 139 150 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2005 138 145 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2006 142 140 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2007 159 141 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 157 120 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2009 146 129 2 8 1 0 0 0 286
2010 146 134 4 3 1 0 1 0 289
2011 138 131 5 8 0 0 0 0 282
2012 135 126 2 7 0 0 3 0 273
2013 133 121 0 4 0 0 8 0 266
2014 126 131 2 4 1 0 4 0 268
2015 134 122 4 4 1 0 2 0 267
2016 127 120 2 6 0 0 8 0 263
2017 131 135 2 4 0 0 10 0 282
2018 197 199 2 6 0 0 10 0 414
2019 184 206 2 1 0 0 5 0 398
2020 175 195 3 1 0 0 4 0 378
2021 164 182 4 4 0 0 4 0 358
2022 158 149 3 5 0 0 12 0 327
2023 166 148 3 9 0 0 12 0 338
2024 186 158 1 9 0 0 15 0 369

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 352 19.5 18.0 n/a
1991 345 18.0 19.1 n/a
1992 315 16.1 19.5 54
1993 329 16.0 20.6 54.7
1994 317 16.3 19.4 54.6
1995 265 14.3 18.5 51.3
1996 265 14.3 18.5 51.3
1997 280 15.3 18.3 54.3
1998 276 15.3 18.0 54.7
1999 285 17.3 16.5 65.3
2000 282 17.1 16.5 64.9
2001 285 17.4 16.4 65.6
2002 273 17.9 15.3 68.9
2003 273 17.9 15.3 68.9
2004 290 16.7 17.4 75.2
2005 287 15.3 18.8 75.3
2006 287 15.1 19.0 78.4
2007 304 15.9 19.1 72.4
2008 282 16.5 17.1 69.5
2009 286 17.3 16.5 73.4
2010 289 16.5 17.4 74
2011 282 15.9 17.6 75.5
2012 273 16.1 16.9 76.9
2013 266 17.3 15.3 80.8
2014 268 19.6 13.6 80.6
2015 267 19.0 14.0 77.5
2016 263 20.0 13.1 78.3
2017 282 20.6 13.6 80.5
2018 414 28.0 14.7 77.8
2019 398 26.7 14.8 79.6
2020 378 28.0 13.4 77.2
2021 358 26.9 13.3 99.2
2022 327 21.5 15.1 100
2023 338 27.4 12.2 100
2024 369 27.6 13.3 100

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 352 19.5 18.0 n/a
1991 345 18.0 19.1 n/a
1992 315 16.1 19.5 54
1993 329 16.0 20.6 54.7
1994 317 16.3 19.4 54.6
1995 265 14.3 18.5 51.3
1996 265 14.3 18.5 51.3
1997 280 15.3 18.3 54.3
1998 276 15.3 18.0 54.7
1999 285 17.3 16.5 65.3
2000 282 17.1 16.5 64.9
2001 285 17.4 16.4 65.6
2002 273 17.9 15.3 68.9
2003 273 17.9 15.3 68.9
2004 290 16.7 17.4 75.2
2005 287 15.3 18.8 75.3
2006 287 15.1 19.0 78.4
2007 304 15.9 19.1 72.4
2008 282 16.5 17.1 69.5
2009 286 17.3 16.5 73.4
2010 289 16.5 17.4 74
2011 282 15.9 17.6 75.5
2012 273 16.1 16.9 76.9
2013 266 17.3 15.3 80.8
2014 268 19.6 13.6 80.6
2015 267 19.0 14.0 77.5
2016 263 20.0 13.1 78.3
2017 282 20.6 13.6 80.5
2018 414 28.0 14.7 77.8
2019 398 26.7 14.8 79.6
2020 378 28.0 13.4 77.2
2021 358 26.9 13.3 99.2
2022 327 21.5 15.1 100
2023 338 27.4 12.2 100
2024 369 27.6 13.3 100

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 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $8,151
2018 $8,480
2019 $8,817
2020 $10,159
2021 $11,791
2022 $11,830

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia 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 111th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 99th of 377 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Elementary School)45.150.7
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School District)45.150.7
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary School)64.757.5
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia School District)64.757.5
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Elementary School)5955.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School District)5955.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary School)67.772.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia School District)67.772.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Elementary School)52.469.9
 17.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School District)52.469.9
 17.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary School)42.753.7
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia School District)42.753.7
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Columbia Elementary School)57.376.4
 19.1%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia School District)57.376.4
 19.1%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students398338
 15.1%
African American206148
 28.2%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic19
 800%
Pacific Islander00
White184166
 9.8%
Two or More Races512
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.6%100%
 20.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Elementary School

Columbia Elementary School ranks 118th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Columbia Elementary School are 50% White, 43% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Jefferson Middle School
High : Columbia High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 369 students attended Columbia Elementary 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 Mississippi Department of Education.

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