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5.7 avg / 10

Columbia Elementary School District

School District · Redding, California

Students: 782
Teachers (FTE): 42

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

3

2 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,371

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.6:1

How this district compares

California rank

#504 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,371

$276 vs California median

District size

782 students

Smaller than California median

About Columbia Elementary

Columbia Elementary is a Redding, California school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 782 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. The district invests $17,371 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Columbia Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Columbia Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.

In standardized testing, Columbia Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 40.3% and ELA proficiency of 46.3%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Columbia Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 40.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 46.3%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Columbia Elementary with test data.

Schools in Columbia Elementary

3 schools

District Details

State
California
City
Redding
Total Enrollment
782
Teachers (FTE)
42
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Columbia Elementary?

Columbia Elementary has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Columbia Elementary?

The average composite rating for Columbia Elementary is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Columbia Elementary?

Columbia Elementary spends $17,371 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Columbia Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Columbia Elementary is 18.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Columbia Elementary?

Columbia Elementary is the highest-rated school in Columbia Elementary with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What are the test scores in Columbia Elementary?

Across schools in Columbia Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Columbia Elementary compare to other districts in California?

Columbia Elementary has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
40.3%
ELA Proficiency
46.3%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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