Columbia Elementary

Public K-8

 22540 Parrotts Ferry Rd.
       Columbia, CA  95310-9757


(209) 533-7700

District: Columbia Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
3467th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,172 Help


Students who attend Columbia Elementary usually attend:

High:    Sonora High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  437

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.6%
Hispanic:
18.5%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.1% Help


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Compare Details Columbia Elementary ranks worse than 59.1% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details Columbia Elementary ranks better than 55.7% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.47. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.6%), Hispanic (18.5%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary is 19.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia Elementary is $9,172.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Columbia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia Elementary 3467th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Columbia Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Columbia Elementary 1239th of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Columbia Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Columbia Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia Union 793rd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbia Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.84 2311th 4809 51.9%
2005 52.52 2068th 4822 57.1%
2006 56.09 1915th 4818 60.3%
2007 58.21 1919th 5113 62.5%
2008 62.41 1753rd 5113 65.7%
2009 64.25 1710th 5193 67.1%
2010 63.87 1791st 5314 66.3%
2011 60.80 1972nd 5377 63.3%
2012 66.34 1710th 5390 68.3%
2013 71.32 1509th 5530 72.7%
2015 45.96 2684th 5611 52.2%
2016 47.40 2639th 5614 53.0%
2017 40.95 3046th 5692 46.5%
2018 23.03 4425th 5662 21.8%
2019 41.35 3107th 5789 46.3%
2021 28.13 974th 1417 31.3%
2022 34.47 3494th 5883 40.6%
2023 35.39 3458th 5848 40.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.01 4404th 5084 13.4%
2019 50.39 2379th 5173 54.0%
2021 27.82 855th 1110 23.0%
2022 45.37 2575th 5264 51.1%
2023 44.46 2729th 5355 49.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.08 4308th 5413 20.4%
2019 34.00 3501st 5492 36.3%
2021 26.54 911th 1267 28.1%
2022 33.10 3486th 5635 38.1%
2023 35.49 3316th 5595 40.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.83 4033rd 5431 25.7%
2019 51.18 2403rd 5510 56.4%
2021 30.70 826th 1272 35.1%
2022 37.11 3195th 5663 43.6%
2023 35.91 3327th 5627 40.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.48 2608th 2737 4.7%
2019 17.75 2445th 2834 13.7%
2022 12.20 2469th 2726 9.4%
2023 14.07 2365th 2659 11.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Columbia Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.48 507th 1769 71.3%
2005 70.03 445th 1777 75.0%
2006 49.57 824th 1804 54.3%
2007 54.05 807th 1999 59.6%
2008 55.42 806th 2005 59.8%
2009 56.37 830th 2063 59.8%
2010 69.69 557th 2179 74.4%
2011 64.45 704th 2236 68.5%
2012 68.45 612th 2259 72.9%
2013 80.85 300th 2379 87.4%
2015 69.58 652nd 2477 73.7%
2016 69.31 667th 2497 73.3%
2017 50.01 1106th 2508 55.9%
2018 39.25 1387th 2480 44.1%
2019 33.89 1658th 2715 38.9%
2021 27.91 642nd 894 28.2%
2022 36.30 1577th 2740 42.4%
2023 47.47 1237th 2788 55.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.53 1343rd 2230 39.8%
2019 33.85 1536th 2369 35.2%
2021 32.65 495th 721 31.3%
2022 48.20 1073rd 2458 56.3%
2023 50.07 1027th 2535 59.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.05 1087th 2262 51.9%
2019 30.36 1616th 2380 32.1%
2021 23.44 570th 738 22.8%
2022 46.06 1169th 2509 53.4%
2023 45.05 1183rd 2535 53.3%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.21 620th 1491 58.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.67 1479th 2273 34.9%
2019 38.62 1352nd 2407 43.8%
2021 33.43 483rd 763 36.7%
2022 27.54 1753rd 2527 30.6%
2023 47.97 1123rd 2546 55.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Columbia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.87 1131st 1496 24.4%
2019 14.50 1391st 1602 13.2%
2022 16.42 1332nd 1555 14.3%
2023 28.14 1114th 1549 28.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Columbia Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 478 1 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1989 462 2 7 18 5 n/a n/a 0 494
1990 530 3 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 557
1991 530 6 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 495 0 3 32 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1993 503 0 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1994 499 1 4 26 19 n/a n/a 0 549
1995 448 1 9 36 33 n/a n/a 0 527
1996 448 1 9 36 33 n/a n/a 0 527
1997 424 2 17 42 29 n/a n/a 0 514
1998 408 0 9 37 24 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 388 5 9 24 32 n/a n/a 3 461
2000 322 6 3 37 44 n/a n/a 0 412
2001 338 8 5 35 36 n/a n/a 2 424
2002 440 7 7 45 22 n/a n/a 19 540
2003 440 7 7 45 22 n/a n/a 19 540
2004 427 11 5 32 25 n/a n/a 23 523
2005 415 11 8 39 32 n/a n/a 20 525
2006 441 13 7 40 23 n/a n/a 14 538
2007 456 9 7 38 10 n/a n/a 34 554
2008 481 10 14 36 8 n/a n/a 0 549
2009 494 7 11 34 10 4 55 0 615
2010 492 8 11 56 4 3 11 0 585
2011 498 10 7 56 2 4 11 0 588
2012 491 11 7 52 10 1 9 0 581
2013 489 10 8 50 15 2 7 0 581
2014 478 8 11 54 9 2 13 0 575
2015 463 9 12 47 10 3 7 0 551
2016 394 11 11 40 10 3 43 0 512
2017 395 10 10 50 9 3 44 0 521
2018 368 8 17 57 9 4 32 0 495
2019 356 6 12 74 12 2 25 0 487
2020 326 8 9 85 13 3 23 0 467
2021 284 9 8 86 12 2 32 0 433
2022 316 6 10 75 10 5 13 0 435
2023 300 7 9 81 16 3 20 1 437

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 490 18.6 26.3 n/a
1989 494 19.0 26.0 n/a
1990 557 19.8 28.1 n/a
1991 548 22.8 24.0 n/a
1992 530 23.2 22.8 35.7
1993 533 21.0 25.4 40.5
1994 549 21.0 26.1 39.5
1995 527 21.0 25.1 41.6
1996 527 21.0 25.1 41.6
1997 514 23.0 22.3 49.4
1998 478 25.0 19.1 42.9
1999 461 26.0 17.7 49.3
2000 412 21.1 19.5 47.8
2001 424 23.0 18.4 53.8
2002 540 27.5 19.6 44.3
2003 540 27.5 19.6 44.3
2004 523 28.0 18.7 53
2005 525 27.5 19.1 50.1
2006 538 30.0 17.9 48.1
2007 554 28.0 19.8 48.3
2008 549 32.0 17.2 56.1
2009 615 29.0 19.8 54.1
2010 585 26.5 22.0 49.6
2011 588 n/a n/a 54.3
2012 581 26.0 22.3 55.4
2013 581 25.0 23.2 39.6
2014 575 25.5 22.5 58.4
2015 551 24.0 22.9 60.6
2016 512 23.0 22.2 57
2017 521 26.0 20.0 56.8
2018 495 24.0 20.6 60.4
2019 487 24.0 20.2 60
2020 467 n/a n/a 60.6
2021 433 23.9 18.0 46.9
2022 435 24.5 17.7 57.9
2023 437 22.5 19.3 55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 490 18.6 26.3 n/a
1989 494 19.0 26.0 n/a
1990 557 19.8 28.1 n/a
1991 548 22.8 24.0 n/a
1992 530 23.2 22.8 35.7
1993 533 21.0 25.4 40.5
1994 549 21.0 26.1 39.5
1995 527 21.0 25.1 41.6
1996 527 21.0 25.1 41.6
1997 514 23.0 22.3 49.4
1998 478 25.0 19.1 42.9
1999 461 26.0 17.7 49.3
2000 412 21.1 19.5 47.8
2001 424 23.0 18.4 53.8
2002 540 27.5 19.6 44.3
2003 540 27.5 19.6 44.3
2004 523 28.0 18.7 53
2005 525 27.5 19.1 50.1
2006 538 30.0 17.9 48.1
2007 554 28.0 19.8 48.3
2008 549 32.0 17.2 56.1
2009 615 29.0 19.8 54.1
2010 585 26.5 22.0 49.6
2011 588 n/a n/a 54.3
2012 581 26.0 22.3 55.4
2013 581 25.0 23.2 39.6
2014 575 25.5 22.5 58.4
2015 551 24.0 22.9 60.6
2016 512 23.0 22.2 57
2017 521 26.0 20.0 56.8
2018 495 24.0 20.6 60.4
2019 487 24.0 20.2 60
2020 467 n/a n/a 60.6
2021 433 23.9 18.0 46.9
2022 435 24.5 17.7 57.9
2023 437 22.5 19.3 55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%4.0%0.0%4.0%94.0%96.0%94.0%93.0%94.0%
201381.0%8.0%0.0%11.0%83.0%92.0%86.0%83.0%86.0%
201477.0%17.0%0.0%7.0%80.0%80.0%78.0%78.0%77.0%
201574.0%0.0%0.0%26.0%87.0%94.0%98.0%80.0%76.0%
201679.0%0.0%0.0%21.0%85.0%92.0%92.0%83.0%81.0%
201797.0%0.0%3.0%0.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%97.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202097.1%1.5%0.0%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbia Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,172

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3107th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3458th of 5848 Elementary schools
 5.5%
Ranks 1658th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1237th of 2788 Middle schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Columbia Elementary)42.631
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Columbia Union)42.631
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary)31.923.8
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia Union)31.923.8
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Columbia Elementary)44.927.3
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Columbia Union)44.927.3
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary)44.931.8
 13.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Union)44.931.8
 13.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Columbia Elementary)53.333.3
 20%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Columbia Union)53.333.3
 20%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary)31.125.6
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Union)31.125.6
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Columbia Elementary)31.123.1
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia Union)31.123.1
 8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Columbia Elementary)38.546
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Columbia Union)38.546
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary)27.730
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Union)27.730
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Columbia Elementary)33.346.9
 13.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Columbia Union)33.346.9
 13.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary)29.831.3
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Union)29.831.3
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Columbia Elementary)32.846.3
 13.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Columbia Union)32.846.3
 13.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Elementary)25.924.4
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Union)25.924.4
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Columbia Elementary)25.914.6
 11.2%
   8th Grade Science (Columbia Union)25.914.6
 11.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students487437
 10.3%
African American67
 16.7%
American Indian1216
 33.3%
Asian129
 25%
Hispanic7481
 9.5%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White356300
 15.7%
Two or More Races2520
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%55.1%
 4.8%


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Students who attend Columbia Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Sonora High

Students at Columbia Elementary are 69% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Columbia Elementary ranks 3467th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 437 students attended Columbia Elementary.


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