Columbia School

Summary:

Columbia School is an elementary school located in West Jordan, Utah, serving 619 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Jordan School District, which is ranked 52 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past several years, Columbia School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Utah elementary schools, with a ranking between 400-550 out of around 550-560 schools. The school has received a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, indicating it is a low-performing school. Columbia School's academic performance is well below the state and district averages on RISE standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 8-19% of Columbia students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 43-47% at the state and district levels. In mathematics, only 10-15% of Columbia students were proficient, compared to 35-50% at the state and district levels.

Compared to nearby schools in the same district, Columbia School stands out as a low-performing outlier. For example, Westvale School and Majestic School, which are also in the Jordan District, perform significantly better on standardized tests and have higher SchoolDigger rankings. The school's consistent low rankings and lack of improvement over the years indicate a need for significant intervention and support to help raise student achievement levels.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3505 W 7800 S
       West Jordan, UT  84088


(801) 280-3279

District: Jordan District

SchoolDigger Rank:
547th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,569 Help


Students who attend Columbia School usually attend:

Middle:    Joel P. Jensen Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  619

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.7%
White:
31.2%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbia School ranks worse than 97.5% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks last among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Jordan District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.11. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Columbia School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jordan District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia School is $9,569, which is the 3rd highest among 35 elementary schools in the Jordan District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbia School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia School 547th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Columbia School in the ranking list.)

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Jordan District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jordan District 52nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Columbia School

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Rank History for all students at Columbia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 13.20 462nd 498 7.2%
2009 9.33 491st 509 3.5%
2010 27.68 424th 518 18.1%
2011 41.84 389th 563 30.9%
2012 25.70 484th 579 16.4%
2013 27.55 473rd 576 17.9%
2014 11.12 462nd 509 9.2%
2015 30.62 400th 537 25.5%
2016 29.86 394th 533 26.1%
2017 10.02 487th 526 7.4%
2018 21.34 432nd 528 18.2%
2019 22.41 457th 572 20.1%
2021 10.64 501st 559 10.4%
2022 6.64 528th 551 4.2%
2023 4.92 547th 561 2.5%
2024 4.11 547th 561 2.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.48 107th 111 3.6%
2023 11.82 126th 132 4.5%
2024 11.81 155th 162 4.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbia School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.97 35th 44 20.5%
2023 23.01 36th 45 20.0%
2024 16.93 45th 49 8.2%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of 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.

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Enrollment information for Columbia School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1201 1 12 67 9 n/a n/a 0 1290
1989 714 0 10 62 8 n/a n/a 0 794
1990 748 8 13 68 8 n/a n/a 0 845
1991 752 3 15 61 6 n/a n/a 0 837
1992 756 10 20 55 7 n/a n/a 0 848
1993 830 1 18 63 6 n/a n/a 0 918
1994 709 3 7 44 5 n/a n/a 0 768
1995 861 3 17 57 5 n/a n/a 0 943
1996 861 3 17 57 5 n/a n/a 0 943
1997 909 5 29 82 7 n/a n/a 0 1032
1998 911 8 25 88 9 n/a n/a 0 1041
1999 759 7 17 51 6 n/a n/a 0 840
2000 679 7 19 59 6 n/a n/a 0 770
2001 661 14 24 92 7 n/a n/a 0 798
2002 583 8 22 104 7 n/a n/a 0 724
2003 583 8 22 104 7 n/a n/a 0 724
2004 512 5 20 124 11 n/a n/a 0 672
2005 525 12 26 176 10 n/a n/a 0 749
2006 490 16 37 203 11 n/a n/a 0 757
2007 487 15 35 225 13 n/a n/a 0 775
2008 540 18 44 268 15 n/a n/a 2 887
2009 456 11 45 256 12 n/a n/a 2 782
2010 352 10 41 237 12 n/a n/a 132 784
2011 387 11 20 275 7 13 32 0 745
2012 374 8 16 265 5 8 26 0 702
2013 375 6 17 278 4 15 19 0 714
2014 337 4 8 268 9 19 23 0 668
2015 305 2 6 275 6 18 24 0 636
2016 306 4 3 282 5 21 20 0 641
2017 266 7 7 288 4 21 20 0 613
2018 274 4 8 290 6 26 21 0 629
2019 245 8 4 270 7 24 22 0 580
2020 246 5 14 322 11 15 36 0 649
2021 224 9 7 305 7 25 30 0 607
2022 202 5 2 323 6 27 26 0 591
2023 193 13 4 351 7 24 27 0 619

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1290 48.0 26.8 n/a
1989 794 37.1 21.4 n/a
1990 845 32.0 26.4 17.5
1991 837 32.8 25.5 14.6
1992 848 35.2 24.0 22.3
1993 918 38.1 24.1 22.5
1994 768 35.0 21.9 19.1
1995 943 38.2 24.7 22.4
1996 943 38.2 24.7 22.4
1997 1032 40.3 25.6 17.8
1998 1041 45.7 22.8 17.1
1999 840 36.8 22.8 37.7
2000 770 39.0 19.7 35.1
2001 798 36.5 21.9 32.2
2002 724 32.3 22.4 44.2
2003 724 32.3 22.4 44.2
2004 672 29.6 22.7 49.9
2005 749 27.7 27.0 47.7
2006 757 35.0 21.6 53
2007 775 36.9 21.0 99.6
2008 887 34.4 25.8 47.1
2009 782 19.2 18.6 57.4
2010 784 42.1 18.6 88.7
2011 745 43.6 17.0 62.4
2012 702 33.1 21.2 84.3
2013 714 35.1 20.3 99.6
2014 668 35.6 18.7 70.4
2015 636 n/a n/a 68.1
2016 641 n/a n/a 66.8
2017 613 35.6 17.2 65.6
2018 629 n/a n/a 62
2019 580 31.0 18.7 61.4
2020 649 33.3 19.4 61.9
2021 607 n/a n/a 49.6
2022 591 33.5 17.6 48.1
2023 619 34.0 18.2 58.8

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1290 48.0 26.8 n/a
1989 794 37.1 21.4 n/a
1990 845 32.0 26.4 17.5
1991 837 32.8 25.5 14.6
1992 848 35.2 24.0 22.3
1993 918 38.1 24.1 22.5
1994 768 35.0 21.9 19.1
1995 943 38.2 24.7 22.4
1996 943 38.2 24.7 22.4
1997 1032 40.3 25.6 17.8
1998 1041 45.7 22.8 17.1
1999 840 36.8 22.8 37.7
2000 770 39.0 19.7 35.1
2001 798 36.5 21.9 32.2
2002 724 32.3 22.4 44.2
2003 724 32.3 22.4 44.2
2004 672 29.6 22.7 49.9
2005 749 27.7 27.0 47.7
2006 757 35.0 21.6 53
2007 775 36.9 21.0 99.6
2008 887 34.4 25.8 47.1
2009 782 19.2 18.6 57.4
2010 784 42.1 18.6 88.7
2011 745 43.6 17.0 62.4
2012 702 33.1 21.2 84.3
2013 714 35.1 20.3 99.6
2014 668 35.6 18.7 70.4
2015 636 n/a n/a 68.1
2016 641 n/a n/a 66.8
2017 613 35.6 17.2 65.6
2018 629 n/a n/a 62
2019 580 31.0 18.7 61.4
2020 649 33.3 19.4 61.9
2021 607 n/a n/a 49.6
2022 591 33.5 17.6 48.1
2023 619 34.0 18.2 58.8

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,573 (16.4%) $7,996 (83.6%) $9,569

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 457th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 547th of 561 Elementary schools
 17.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School)38.321.4
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)47.546.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia School)34.614.7
 19.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)49.448.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School)34.19.3
 24.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)47.343
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia School)33.315.9
 17.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)50.248.9
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Columbia School)37.816.9
 20.9%
   4th Grade Science (Jordan District)54.148.7
 5.4%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School)31.820.6
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)47.949.4
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia School)26.114.8
 11.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)52.146
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Columbia School)29.525
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Jordan District)52.349.7
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School)45.325.2
 20.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)50.345.9
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbia School)21.211.9
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)42.636.4
 6.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Columbia School)50.633.3
 17.3%
   6th Grade Science (Jordan District)57.454.5
 2.9%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students580619
 6.7%
African American813
 62.5%
American Indian77
Asian44
Hispanic270351
 30%
Pacific Islander2424
White245193
 21.2%
Two or More Races2227
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.4%58.8%
 2.6%


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Columbia School ranks in the bottom 2.5% of Utah elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 619 students attended Columbia School.

Students who attend Columbia School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joel P. Jensen Middle

Students at Columbia School are 57% Hispanic, 31% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.


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