Columbia School District

The Columbia School District consists of a single elementary school, Horace W. Porter School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 462 students. The school's student population is predominantly white, with relatively low percentages of minority students, and nearly a quarter of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Academically, Horace W. Porter School generally outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, particularly in the earlier grades. However, the school's performance declines in the upper grades, suggesting potential areas for improvement. The school district's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on providing adequate resources and personalized attention to students, which may contribute to the school's academic performance.

Despite the school's overall strong performance, its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 207th out of 490 Connecticut elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 279th out of 538 in 2020-2021 and 250th out of 491 in 2022-2023. This indicates the need for consistent and sustained efforts to maintain and improve the school's performance, particularly in promoting greater diversity and inclusion within the school community.