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Columbia Academy
Elementary School · Corning Union Elementary · Corning, CA
A Corning Union Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1733 Columbia, Corning, CA 96021
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2020, to 5% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Columbia Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,668/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corning), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,125
Median home value
$287,400
Median rent
$1,144/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| West Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Woodson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Richfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 263 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Corning Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 6
- District spending per student
- $16,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia Academy is listed in Corning Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Academy
Columbia Academy is a public elementary school in Corning, CA, part of Corning Union Elementary, serving approximately 7 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Academy
What grades does Columbia Academy serve?
Columbia Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Columbia Academy?
Columbia Academy has an enrollment of approximately 7 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Academy is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Columbia Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Columbia Academy a charter school?
No, Columbia Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Academy a Title I school?
No, Columbia Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 7
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tehama County
- Phone
- (530) 824-7797
- Area population (ZIP 96021)
- 15,076
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96021; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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