Columbia Elementary School serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbia Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Columbia Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caston Elementary School, Akron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
306 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Columbia Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
Columbia Elementary School is part of Rochester Community School Corp School District.
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