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West Columbia Elementary

Summary:

West Columbia Elementary is a public elementary school serving 709 students in grades K-5 in the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District in West Columbia, Texas. The school has a predominantly White student population (63.61%), with significant Hispanic (26.8%) and African American (5.92%) representation.

Overall, West Columbia Elementary performs above the district and state averages on STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments, particularly in 5th grade. However, the school lags behind in 3rd and 4th grade STAAR scores, and its 5th grade STAAR Science performance is below the district and state. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.5, but its per-student spending of $8,727 is lower than some higher-performing nearby schools like Frontier Elementary ($10,984) and Westside Elementary ($10,055).

West Columbia Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking highly for multi-racial students but struggling with African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students. The school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated between 1,351 and 2,719 out of over 4,600 Texas elementary schools, suggesting inconsistent performance that could benefit from a more sustained focus on improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 711 S Gray
       West Columbia, TX  77486-3857

(979) 345-5147

District: Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2131st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,727 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  709

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.6%
Hispanic:
26.8%
African American:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Columbia Elementary ranks better than 54.4% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details West Columbia Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (63.6%), Hispanic (26.8%), African American (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Columbia Elementary is 16.5, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Columbia Elementary is $8,727, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd) 517th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Columbia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.11 1330th 3465 61.6%
2005 53.08 1876th 3475 46.0%
2006 65.35 1256th 3476 63.9%
2007 54.25 2002nd 3724 46.2%
2008 67.07 1236th 3768 67.2%
2009 65.74 1383rd 3884 64.4%
2010 61.93 1654th 3937 58.0%
2011 58.05 1933rd 4095 52.8%
2012 43.38 2691st 4206 36.0%
2013 52.19 2176th 4221 48.4%
2014 44.84 2654th 4260 37.7%
2015 54.49 2087th 4320 51.7%
2016 57.42 1923rd 4286 55.1%
2017 35.20 2835th 4329 34.5%
2018 37.32 2726th 4359 37.5%
2019 39.53 2719th 4479 39.3%
2021 61.81 1452nd 4578 68.3%
2022 53.04 1981st 4581 56.8%
2023 65.77 1351st 4647 70.9%
2024 50.44 2131st 4675 54.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.50 529th 1046 49.4%
2022 55.60 443rd 1004 55.9%
2023 68.06 315th 1099 71.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.75 3039th 3226 5.8%
2019 33.14 2509th 3333 24.7%
2021 48.66 1540th 3446 55.3%
2022 49.00 1706th 3487 51.1%
2023 28.94 2830th 3556 20.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.06 2654th 3558 25.4%
2019 32.19 2673rd 3684 27.4%
2021 55.93 1128th 3799 70.3%
2022 47.68 1721st 3952 56.5%
2023 41.47 2188th 4086 46.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.15 3428th 4264 19.6%
2019 24.53 3775th 4309 12.4%
2021 53.73 1778th 4451 60.1%
2022 37.08 3014th 4477 32.7%
2023 62.46 1361st 4521 69.9%
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Rank History for Female students at West Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.12 2803rd 4306 34.9%
2019 40.41 2641st 4348 39.3%
2021 61.27 1443rd 4499 67.9%
2022 51.94 2028th 4561 55.5%
2023 67.48 1210th 4588 73.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.08 1385th 3106 55.4%
2019 59.87 1507th 3184 52.7%
2021 70.77 910th 3006 69.7%
2022 50.11 1854th 2958 37.3%
2023 54.82 1707th 2980 42.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at West Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.89 3181st 4240 25.0%
2019 27.26 3571st 4295 16.9%
2021 54.60 1524th 4331 64.8%
2022 41.19 2739th 4461 38.6%
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Rank History for Male students at West Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.11 2694th 4319 37.6%
2019 40.34 2633rd 4357 39.6%
2021 61.03 1442nd 4498 67.9%
2022 52.00 2057th 4563 54.9%
2023 60.43 1555th 4585 66.1%
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Rank History for African American students at West Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.22 2246th 2483 9.5%
2019 18.44 2337th 2515 7.1%
2021 32.21 1759th 2444 28.0%
2022 22.34 2135th 2421 11.8%
2023 46.18 1198th 2443 51.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.51 3493rd 4168 16.2%
2019 24.90 3588th 4188 14.3%
2021 57.11 1501st 4329 65.3%
2022 56.88 1647th 4376 62.4%
2023 56.57 1678th 4401 61.9%
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Rank History for White students at West Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.98 2177th 3127 30.4%
2019 39.04 2088th 3142 33.5%
2021 49.72 1502nd 3082 51.3%
2022 35.62 2209th 3082 28.3%
2023 49.09 1656th 3106 46.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for West Columbia Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 401 58 0 77 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1990 395 54 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1991 373 66 2 77 0 n/a n/a -121 397
1992 364 73 0 95 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1993 358 84 0 86 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1994 332 95 1 85 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1995 274 83 2 102 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1996 274 83 2 102 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1997 244 92 3 104 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1998 250 82 3 103 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1999 262 93 3 122 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2000 264 89 3 131 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2001 250 81 2 140 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2002 257 96 3 180 1 n/a n/a 0 537
2003 257 96 3 180 1 n/a n/a 0 537
2004 253 78 4 177 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2005 265 78 5 178 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2006 402 111 5 219 1 n/a n/a 0 738
2007 414 110 5 236 2 n/a n/a 0 767
2008 425 100 4 238 3 n/a n/a 0 770
2009 433 103 2 238 3 n/a n/a 0 779
2010 427 82 4 233 3 n/a n/a 0 749
2011 398 80 5 271 4 0 23 0 781
2012 382 84 2 267 4 0 25 0 764
2013 367 77 1 270 3 0 29 0 747
2014 370 78 1 273 2 0 26 0 750
2015 381 88 1 250 6 0 24 0 750
2016 405 94 3 201 8 0 23 0 734
2017 441 99 1 223 10 0 33 0 807
2018 467 84 2 232 9 0 30 0 824
2019 476 74 3 247 6 0 32 0 838
2020 459 60 3 208 6 0 32 0 768
2021 481 63 1 200 4 0 28 0 777
2022 433 38 3 179 1 0 30 0 684
2023 451 42 3 190 0 0 23 0 709

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 West Columbia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 536 n/a n/a n/a
1990 521 33.0 15.7 n/a
1991 397 26.8 14.8 n/a
1992 532 30.2 17.6 25.9
1993 528 31.0 17.0 34.7
1994 513 30.7 16.7 39.4
1995 461 28.5 16.2 40.8
1996 461 28.5 16.2 40.8
1997 443 28.8 15.4 42.9
1998 438 30.5 14.4 38.8
1999 480 29.7 16.2 51.7
2000 487 28.6 17.0 46.8
2001 474 27.0 17.6 47.7
2002 537 34.3 15.7 59.8
2003 537 34.3 15.7 59.8
2004 512 34.2 15.0 55.7
2005 526 34.5 15.2 57.2
2006 738 47.9 15.4 54.6
2007 767 46.8 16.4 53.8
2008 770 46.6 16.5 52.6
2009 779 45.7 17.0 54.9
2010 749 45.1 16.6 51.8
2011 781 46.2 16.9 55.3
2012 764 41.4 18.4 54.2
2013 747 39.1 19.0 54.5
2014 750 41.7 17.9 53.9
2015 750 43.0 17.4 54.5
2016 734 44.0 16.6 46
2017 807 45.9 17.5 52.2
2018 824 46.1 17.8 56.2
2019 838 47.3 17.7 45.2
2020 768 46.7 16.4 48.8
2021 777 45.6 17.0 52
2022 684 38.3 17.8 55.3
2023 709 42.9 16.5 59.5

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 West Columbia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 536 n/a n/a n/a
1990 521 33.0 15.7 n/a
1991 397 26.8 14.8 n/a
1992 532 30.2 17.6 25.9
1993 528 31.0 17.0 34.7
1994 513 30.7 16.7 39.4
1995 461 28.5 16.2 40.8
1996 461 28.5 16.2 40.8
1997 443 28.8 15.4 42.9
1998 438 30.5 14.4 38.8
1999 480 29.7 16.2 51.7
2000 487 28.6 17.0 46.8
2001 474 27.0 17.6 47.7
2002 537 34.3 15.7 59.8
2003 537 34.3 15.7 59.8
2004 512 34.2 15.0 55.7
2005 526 34.5 15.2 57.2
2006 738 47.9 15.4 54.6
2007 767 46.8 16.4 53.8
2008 770 46.6 16.5 52.6
2009 779 45.7 17.0 54.9
2010 749 45.1 16.6 51.8
2011 781 46.2 16.9 55.3
2012 764 41.4 18.4 54.2
2013 747 39.1 19.0 54.5
2014 750 41.7 17.9 53.9
2015 750 43.0 17.4 54.5
2016 734 44.0 16.6 46
2017 807 45.9 17.5 52.2
2018 824 46.1 17.8 56.2
2019 838 47.3 17.7 45.2
2020 768 46.7 16.4 48.8
2021 777 45.6 17.0 52
2022 684 38.3 17.8 55.3
2023 709 42.9 16.5 59.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Columbia Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $818 (9.8%) $7,502 (90.2%) $8,320
2020 $859 (9.7%) $8,020 (90.3%) $8,879
2021 $1,039 (11.9%) $7,688 (88.1%) $8,727

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Columbia Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2719th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1351st of 4647 Elementary schools
 31.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (West Columbia Elementary)3447
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))3147
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Columbia Elementary)5244
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))4238
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (West Columbia Elementary)2951
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))2342
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Columbia Elementary)3154
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))2949
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (West Columbia Elementary)4369
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))3960
 21%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Columbia Elementary)3957
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))3951
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (West Columbia Elementary)4645
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))5039
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students838709
 15.4%
African American7442
 43.2%
American Indian60
 100%
Asian33
Hispanic247190
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White476451
 5.3%
Two or More Races3223
 28.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.2%59.5%
 14.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 709 students attended West Columbia Elementary.

Students at West Columbia Elementary are 64% White, 27% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

West Columbia Elementary ranks 2131st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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