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#789 of 863 schools in MS
Columbia Primary School
Elementary School · Columbia School District · Columbia, MS
An elementary school in Columbia, MS serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
913 West Avenue, Columbia, MS 39429
- Math 37% proficient (2016)
- Reading 42% proficient (2016)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia Primary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2013, to 40% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Columbia Primary 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average523/100K
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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
$42,953
Median home value
$133,700
Median rent
$585/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Marion Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Woodlawn Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| West Marion Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–3 | 2.7 mi | 365 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbia School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia Primary School is listed in COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Primary School
Columbia Primary School is a public elementary school in Columbia, MS, part of Columbia School District, serving approximately 433 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #789 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Primary School
What grades does Columbia Primary School serve?
Columbia Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Columbia Primary School?
Columbia Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Primary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Primary School rank in MS?
Columbia Primary School ranks #789 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Columbia Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Primary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Columbia Primary School a charter school?
No, Columbia Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Primary School a Title I school?
No, Columbia Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Primary School?
100.0% of students at Columbia Primary 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
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (601) 736-7666
- Area population (ZIP 39429)
- 16,583
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 39429; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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