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Columbia City Elementary School

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Columbia City Elementary School ranks 890 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

890^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Columbia City Elementary School in Lake City, FL, serves 585 students in grades PK-5 and is part of the Columbia County School District, where it stands out for its strong early-grade math program and lower-than-average chronic absenteeism.

This school has shown remarkable resilience, with a notable dip in state rankings during the 2024-2025 school year followed by a strong rebound in 2025-2026, ranking in the 60th percentile statewide. A key strength is its 3rd-grade math program, where 77% of students were proficient in 2025-2026—11 points above both the district and state averages, and competitive with the top-performing Westside Elementary School (78%). However, math proficiency tends to decline in later grades, dropping to 59% in 4th grade and 54% in 5th grade, which is a steeper fade than at nearby Pinemount Elementary School, where math skills actually improve through the upper grades. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.3%, significantly better than the district average of 37.8% and the second-lowest among its in-district peers, trailing only Westside Elementary.

With 53% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, Columbia City Elementary serves a moderately low-income population that is less economically challenged than high-poverty schools like Melrose Park Elementary School (82%) and Five Points Elementary School (76%). Its per-student spending of $10,929 is slightly above the district average, and its student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1 is in line with peers. While the school’s performance can be volatile, its ability to bounce back from a difficult year and its strong early math instruction make it a solid, above-average option within the district.

585

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,929

Per pupil spending ?

53%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7438 SW State Road 47
Lake City, FL 32024

(386) 758-4850

District: Columbia

Students who attend Columbia City Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Fort White High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.4%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Two or more races:

6.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 70th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg61%

Florida avg62%

890^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 6Elementary Schools in the Columbia

36^th of 70Columbia among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	59.5	890 of 2240	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.7	1283 of 2258	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	76.5	492 of 2256	78.2%	★★★★☆
2023	69.4	640 of 2240	71.4%	★★★★☆
2022	74.4	536 of 2219	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	66.8	714 of 2247	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.4	638 of 2182	70.8%	★★★★☆
2018	61.0	801 of 2118	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.2	785 of 2112	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.0	625 of 2087	70.1%	★★★★☆
2014	71.1	549 of 2064	73.4%	★★★★☆
2013	62.9	724 of 2029	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.2	761 of 1984	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.5	607 of 1985	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.6	826 of 1919	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.2	605 of 1847	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	73.0	459 of 1789	74.3%	★★★★☆
2007	67.5	603 of 1786	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	54.0	792 of 1688	53.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts67%+7 vs state

Math64%~ state avg

Science61%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbia City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7438 SW State Road 47	Lake City	32024	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 758-4850	585	36	16.2	53.0%	435 (74.4%)	37 (6.3%)	71 (12.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.7%)	59.5	890^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.3%		42.7	1283^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	43.2%	393	70.0	70.0	60.0				77.0	59.0	54.0				61.0				$10,929	$1,291	$9,637
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1956 SW County Road 252b	Lake City	32024	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8280	695	40	17.3	43.9%	448 (64.5%)	98 (14.1%)	55 (7.9%)	22 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (10.1%)	70.2	627^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.0%		78.5	442^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	80.4%	185	67.0	68.0	67.0				78.0	71.0	72.0				64.0				$9,752	$1,148	$8,603
Summers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1388 SW McFarlane Ave	Lake City	32025	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8250	492	31	15.8	72.0%	182 (37.0%)	200 (40.7%)	58 (11.8%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (9.3%)	22.6	1858^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.1%		30.4	1628^th of 2258 public elementary schools	27.9%	230	45.0	36.0	49.0				56.0	53.0	48.0				42.0				$10,811	$1,346	$9,466
Pinemount Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	324 SW Gabriel Pl	Lake City	32024	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8172	448	30	14.9	59.4%	304 (67.9%)	62 (13.8%)	47 (10.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.6%)	64.6	762^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	66.0%		63.7	784^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.3%	22	57.0	65.0	72.0				69.0	77.0	74.0				58.0				$11,172	$1,324	$9,848
Melrose Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 SE Putnam St	Lake City	32025	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8260	635	39	16.2	82.2%	122 (19.2%)	388 (61.1%)	68 (10.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.5%)								(n/a)																	$10,889	$1,294	$9,595
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	256 SE Beech St	Lake City	32025	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8220	655	35	18.7	58.3%	389 (59.4%)	144 (22.0%)	62 (9.5%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (7.9%)	43.5	1309^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.6%		58.5	915^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.5%	394	60.0	52.0	55.0				62.0	57.0	60.0				57.0				$9,238	$1,052	$8,187
Five Points Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	303 NW Johnson St	Lake City	32055	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 755-8230	349	22	15.8	75.6%	194 (55.6%)	82 (23.5%)	28 (8.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (12.6%)								(n/a)																	$12,190	$1,341	$10,849
Fort White Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18119 SW State Road 47	Fort White	32038	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 344-6301	644	37	17.4	63.0%	429 (66.6%)	55 (8.5%)	117 (18.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.2%)	32.4	1607^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.3%		33.8	1528^th of 2258 public elementary schools	32.3%	79	52.0	47.0	54.0				71.0	53.0	47.0				42.0				$9,796	$1,194	$8,602
Branford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26801 State Road 247	Branford	32008	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 935-5700	712	39	18.2	59.3%	548 (77.0%)	17 (2.4%)	122 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.5%)	50.8	1121^st of 2240 public elementary schools	50.0%		51.9	1073^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	52.5%	48	66.0	58.0	57.0				73.0	61.0	41.0				65.0				$10,000	$1,589	$8,412
High Springs Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	1015 N Main St	High Springs	32643	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(386) 454-1958	902	51	17.5	40.9%	605 (67.1%)	93 (10.3%)	123 (13.6%)	12 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	65 (7.2%)	67.3	699^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.8%		69.9	643^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	71.5%	56	71.0	66.0	65.0	66.0	70.0	68.0	73.0	65.0	63.0	85.0	84.0	50.0	74.0	56.0	88.0	86.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia City Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Columbia City Elementary School?

Students at Columbia City Elementary School are 74% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American.

How many students attend Columbia City Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 585 students attended Columbia City Elementary School.

What district is Columbia City Elementary School in?

Columbia

Is Columbia City Elementary School a good school?

Columbia City Elementary School ranks 890^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Columbia City Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Columbia City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Fort White High School

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