Columbia Elementary School

Columbia Elementary School serves 369 students in grades 3-5 in Columbia, Mississippi, operating as a regular public school in Marion County. With 27 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranking #191 out of 865 Mississippi elementary schools, placing it in the 78th percentile statewide.

Students show steady achievement with 58% reaching proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 59% meet or exceed proficiency standards in Mathematics. These scores reflect the school's commitment to academic growth and student development. Columbia Elementary operates within a close-knit community where the median household income is $38,933 and median home values average $110,300.

The surrounding neighborhood has a poverty rate of 20.4%, and approximately 11% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Despite economic challenges in the area, the school's strong academic ranking suggests effective teaching and learning taking place within its walls. The school is situated in the town setting of Columbia, providing students with a community-centered educational environment that balances small-town familiarity with academic achievement.