Is Columbia School a good school?

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

How many students attend Columbia School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Columbia School?

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

What schools do graduates of Columbia School attend?

Students who attend Columbia School usually go on to attend: Middle : Joel P. Jensen Middle

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:
547^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,569

Students who attend Columbia School usually attend:

Middle:

Joel P. Jensen Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 619

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.7%

White:

31.2%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.8%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.11. (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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia School is $9,569, which is the 3^rd highest among 35 elementary schools in the Jordan District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbia School:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

Jordan District:

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

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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
2008	13.20	462^nd	498	7.2%
2009	9.33	491^st	509	3.5%
2010	27.68	424^th	518	18.1%
2011	41.84	389^th	563	30.9%
2012	25.70	484^th	579	16.4%
2013	27.55	473^rd	576	17.9%
2014	11.12	462^nd	509	9.2%
2015	30.62	400^th	537	25.5%
2016	29.86	394^th	533	26.1%
2017	10.02	487^th	526	7.4%
2018	21.34	432^nd	528	18.2%
2019	22.41	457^th	572	20.1%
2021	10.64	501^st	559	10.4%
2022	6.64	528^th	551	4.2%
2023	4.92	547^th	561	2.5%
2024	4.11	547^th	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
2022	12.48	107^th	111	3.6%
2023	11.82	126^th	132	4.5%
2024	11.81	155^th	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
2022	25.97	35^th	44	20.5%
2023	23.01	36^th	45	20.0%
2024	16.93	45^th	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.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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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.

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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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 457^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 547^th 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)	38.3	21.4	16.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)	47.5	46.2	1.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia School)	34.6	14.7	19.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)	49.4	48.6	0.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School)	34.1	9.3	24.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)	47.3	43	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia School)	33.3	15.9	17.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)	50.2	48.9	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Columbia School)	37.8	16.9	20.9%
4th Grade Science (Jordan District)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School)	31.8	20.6	11.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)	47.9	49.4	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia School)	26.1	14.8	11.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)	52.1	46	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Columbia School)	29.5	25	4.5%
5th Grade Science (Jordan District)	52.3	49.7	2.6%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School)	45.3	25.2	20.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)	50.3	45.9	4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbia School)	21.2	11.9	9.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)	42.6	36.4	6.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Columbia School)	50.6	33.3	17.3%
6th Grade Science (Jordan District)	57.4	54.5	2.9%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	580	619	6.7%
African American	8	13	62.5%
American Indian	7	7
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	270	351	30%
Pacific Islander	24	24
White	245	193	21.2%
Two or More Races	22	27	22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.4%	58.8%	2.6%

Schools Near Columbia School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2024)				RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbia School	Public	K-6	3505 W 7800 S	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 280-3279	619	34	18.2	58.8%	193 (31.2%)	13 (2.1%)	351 (56.7%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.1%)	24 (3.9%)	27 (4.4%)	4.1	547^th of 561 public elementary schools	2.5%		4.9	547^th of 561 public elementary schools	2.5%		8.4	19.5	10.5	19.3	10.5	14.6		12.8	25.4	12.6	31.5	$9,569	$1,573	$7,996
Terra Linda School	Public	K-6	8400 S 3400 W	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 282-8036	474	26	18.2	36.7%	273 (57.6%)	5 (1.1%)	152 (32.1%)	17 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.5%)	14 (3.0%)	11.2	502^nd of 561 public elementary schools	10.5%		17.6	462^nd of 561 public elementary schools	17.6%	40	20.3	23.5	29.8	32.4	23.8	25.0	17.6	15.5	27.9	24.7	43.7	$8,483	$725	$7,758
Oquirrh School	Public	K-6	7165 S 3285 W	West Jordan	84084	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 565-7474	458	26	17.6	50.2%	200 (43.7%)	10 (2.2%)	172 (37.6%)	14 (3.1%)	3 (0.7%)	36 (7.9%)	23 (5.0%)	8.5	525^th of 561 public elementary schools	6.4%		8.9	526^th of 561 public elementary schools	6.2%	1	17.4	11.8	33.8	15.0	25.8	9.2	21.3		22.4	40.1	23.4	$8,840	$1,330	$7,510
Westland School	Public	K-6	2925 W 7180 S	West Jordan	84084	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 565-7508	488	22	22.1	24.0%	365 (74.8%)	10 (2.0%)	82 (16.8%)	13 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	8 (1.6%)	72.7	138^th of 561 public elementary schools	75.4%		74	124^th of 561 public elementary schools	77.9%	14	63.0	57.6	57.3	50.6	59.0	55.3	59.4	45.1	61.2	64.6	59.4	$7,313	$290	$7,023
Westvale School	Public	K-6	2300 W 8660 S	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 565-7510	490	23	21.0	44.1%	275 (56.1%)	2 (0.4%)	150 (30.6%)	14 (2.9%)	4 (0.8%)	14 (2.9%)	31 (6.3%)	20.8	449^th of 561 public elementary schools	20.0%		27.2	410^th of 561 public elementary schools	26.9%	39	35.2	22.0	30.5	20.6	47.9	27.6	33.3	26.4	31.0	38.6	42.5	$8,565	$1,010	$7,555
Majestic School	Public	K-6	7430 S 1700 W	West Jordan	84084	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 565-7458	257	15	17.1	63.8%	90 (35.0%)	2 (0.8%)	136 (52.9%)	3 (1.2%)	5 (1.9%)	10 (3.9%)	11 (4.3%)	18.3	461^st of 561 public elementary schools	17.8%					(n/a)	21.4	23.5	37.5	37.5	35.2	32.0	34.1	17.4	32.0	35.4	37.5	$15,225	$1,990	$13,235
Rocky Peak Virtual School	Public, Virtual	K-6	7905 South Redwood Road	West Jordan	84084	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 567-8480	216	24	9.0	18.1%	122 (56.5%)	8 (3.7%)	51 (23.6%)	9 (4.2%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (5.1%)	13 (6.0%)								(n/a)
Hayden Peak School	Public	K-6	5120 W Hayden Peak Dr	West Jordan	84081	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 280-0722	723	30	24.5	21.3%	439 (60.7%)	14 (1.9%)	202 (27.9%)	10 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	22 (3.0%)	33 (4.6%)	30.7	400^th of 561 public elementary schools	28.7%		42.7	327^th of 561 public elementary schools	41.7%	73	31.4	30.2	33.9	44.5	41.9	34.5	37.6	31.1	33.3	47.7	53.2	$7,180	$371	$6,809
Jordan Hills School	Public	K-6	8892 S 4800 W	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 280-0238	665	30	22.5	18.8%	474 (71.3%)	4 (0.6%)	118 (17.7%)	23 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.3%)	24 (3.6%)	82.6	76^th of 561 public elementary schools	86.5%		82.9	80^th of 561 public elementary schools	85.7%	4	68.5	54.5	73.1	60.2	68.9	61.4	65.4	52.6	61.3	72.5	62.3	$8,081	$444	$7,637
Welby School	Public	K-6	4130 W 9580 S	South Jordan	84009	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 280-1456	790	33	23.7	16.7%	624 (79.0%)	5 (0.6%)	83 (10.5%)	13 (1.6%)	3 (0.4%)	27 (3.4%)	35 (4.4%)	59.5	225^th of 561 public elementary schools	59.9%		55.8	240^th of 561 public elementary schools	57.2%	15	42.4	57.7	42.4	45.3	56.0	63.5	49.5	35.8	59.7	55.5	58.9	$6,656	$338	$6,318

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