Below Average
#8310 of 9,539 schools in CA
Columbia Elementary
Elementary School · Columbia Union · Columbia, CA
A Columbia Union elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
22540 Parrotts Ferry Rd., Columbia, CA 95310
- Math 31% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbia Elementary 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,072/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,639
Median home value
$448,800
Median rent
$1,015/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sonora ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 693 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbia Union
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia Elementary is listed in Columbia Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Elementary
Columbia Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, CA, part of Columbia Union, serving approximately 450 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,310 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Elementary
What grades does Columbia Elementary serve?
Columbia Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Columbia Elementary?
Columbia Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Elementary rank in CA?
Columbia Elementary ranks #8,310 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Columbia Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbia Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Columbia Elementary a charter school?
No, Columbia Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Elementary a Title I school?
No, Columbia Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Elementary?
54.7% of students at Columbia Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tuolumne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (209) 533-7700
- Area population (ZIP 95310)
- 1,783
- Area median age
- 45.1
Official sources & links
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.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 95310; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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