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#2484 of 3,192 schools in MI
Columbia Elementary School
Elementary School · Columbia School District · Brooklyn, MI
An elementary school in Brooklyn, MI where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
320 SCHOOL ST, Brooklyn, MI 49230
- Math 47% proficient (2014)
- Reading 62% proficient (2014)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2011, to 55% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbia Elementary School 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$81,052
Median home value
$252,800
Median rent
$1,116/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra Eby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 543 | 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.
Columbia School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,987NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia Elementary School is listed in Columbia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Elementary School
Columbia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, MI, part of Columbia School District, serving approximately 291 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,484 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Elementary School
What grades does Columbia Elementary School serve?
Columbia Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Elementary School rank in MI?
Columbia Elementary School ranks #2,484 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Columbia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Columbia Elementary School a charter school?
No, Columbia Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Columbia Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Elementary School?
45.0% of students at Columbia Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (517) 592-6632
- Area population (ZIP 49230)
- 10,259
- Area average commute
- 40 min
- Area median age
- 54.5
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 49230; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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