Columbia Elementary School

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

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:
118^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,830

Students who attend Columbia Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jefferson Middle School
High:	Columbia High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.1%

African American:

43.8%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Columbia Elementary School ranks better than 69.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.98. (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 (49.1%), African American (43.8%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Columbia Elementary School employs 27.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 52^nd 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
2008	49.40	215^th	394	45.4%
2009	53.77	188^th	392	52.0%
2010	59.80	158^th	403	60.8%
2011	51.77	204^th	418	51.2%
2012	63.09	152^nd	414	63.3%
2013	61.04	154^th	408	62.3%
2015	55.90	150^th	402	62.7%
2016	60.02	156^th	394	60.4%
2017	38.51	248^th	406	38.9%
2018	63.33	149^th	404	63.1%
2019	70.08	111^th	397	72.0%
2021	77.03	84^th	381	78.0%
2022	80.91	64^th	382	83.2%
2023	71.01	99^th	377	73.7%
2024	67.98	118^th	390	69.7%

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

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	Total
1990	224	128	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	352
1991	214	131	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	345
1992	190	125	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	315
1993	198	131	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	329
1994	193	124	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	317
1995	177	88	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	265
1996	177	88	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	265
1997	167	113	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
1998	147	129	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	276
1999	155	130	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	285
2000	155	127	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	282
2001	149	133	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	285
2002	132	138	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	273
2003	132	138	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	273
2004	139	150	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	290
2005	138	145	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	287
2006	142	140	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	287
2007	159	141	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	304
2008	157	120	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	282
2009	146	129	2	8	1	0	0	286
2010	146	134	4	3	1	0	1	289
2011	138	131	5	8	0	0	0	282
2012	135	126	2	7	0	0	3	273
2013	133	121	0	4	0	0	8	266
2014	126	131	2	4	1	0	4	268
2015	134	122	4	4	1	0	2	267
2016	127	120	2	6	0	0	8	263
2017	131	135	2	4	0	0	10	282
2018	197	199	2	6	0	0	10	414
2019	184	206	2	1	0	0	5	398
2020	175	195	3	1	0	0	4	378
2021	164	182	4	4	0	0	4	358
2022	158	149	3	5	0	0	12	327
2023	166	148	3	9	0	0	12	338

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

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

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

Year	Total 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 111^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 99^th 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)	45.1	50.7	5.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School District)	45.1	50.7	5.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary School)	64.7	57.5	7.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia School District)	64.7	57.5	7.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Elementary School)	59	55.5	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School District)	59	55.5	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary School)	67.7	72.3	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia School District)	67.7	72.3	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Elementary School)	52.4	69.9	17.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School District)	52.4	69.9	17.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary School)	42.7	53.7	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia School District)	42.7	53.7	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Columbia Elementary School)	57.3	76.4	19.1%
5th Grade Science (Columbia School District)	57.3	76.4	19.1%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	398	338	15.1%
African American	206	148	28.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	1	9	800%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	184	166	9.8%
Two or More Races	5	12	140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.6%	100%	20.4%

Schools Near Columbia Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAAP Mathematics (2024)						MAAP Science (2024)		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 (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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Columbia Elementary School	Public	3-5	401 Mary Street	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-2362	338	27	12.2	100.0%	166 (49.1%)	148 (43.8%)	9 (2.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	68	118^th of 390 public elementary schools	69.7%		71	99^th of 377 public elementary schools	73.7%	19	70.6	56.7	46.7				69.1	53.5	66.9				77.4		$11,830
Columbia Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	913 West Avenue	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-7666	466	36	12.8	100.0%	235 (50.4%)	206 (44.2%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)								(n/a)															$11,626
East Marion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	527 East Marion School Road	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-7290	394	32	12.3	100.0%	122 (31.0%)	245 (62.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.3%)	32.4	268^th of 390 public elementary schools	31.3%		22.5	310^th of 377 public elementary schools	17.8%	42	34.1	42.5	43.2	19.6			38.3	44.6	45.5	45.7			65.9		$11,224
West Marion Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	20 Cedar Street	Foxworth	39483	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-3713	352	27	12.9	100.0%	252 (71.6%)	80 (22.7%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)								(n/a)	68.0						78.6								$10,622
Dexter Elementary School	Public	K-8	927 Highway 48 East	Tylertown	39667	Walthall County	Walthall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 876-3985	81	9	8.7	100.0%	40 (49.4%)	32 (39.5%)	6 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)															$16,528
Carver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	381 Williamsburg Road	Bassfield	39421	Jefferson Davis County	Jefferson Davis County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 943-5251	260	19	13.7	100.0%	51 (19.6%)	203 (78.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	53.9	184^th of 390 public elementary schools	52.8%		45.9	202^nd of 377 public elementary schools	46.4%	18	43.2	52.6	59.5				50.0	31.6	64.9				86.4		$15,638
Baxterville School	Public	PK, KG-8	5531 Highway 11	Lumberton	39455	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 796-4483	252	27	9.2	98.8%	242 (96.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	67.9	119^th of 390 public elementary schools	69.5%		44	212^th of 377 public elementary schools	43.8%	93	80.7	60.7	50.0	52.9	21.4	61.9	76.9	53.6	59.4	70.6	85.7	66.6	62.5	81.0	$14,791

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Elementary School

Is Columbia Elementary School a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Columbia Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Jefferson Middle School
High : Columbia High School

What is the racial makeup of Columbia Elementary School?

Students at Columbia Elementary School are 49% White, 44% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Columbia Elementary School in?

Columbia School District

How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Columbia Elementary School.

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