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Columbia Elementary School

Q: Is Columbia Elementary School a good school?

Columbia Elementary School ranks 155 th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

155^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Columbia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Columbia School District in Columbia, Mississippi. With 369 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.3, the school consistently outperforms the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subjects.

For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 3rd grade students scored 69.9% proficient or better in MAAP Mathematics, compared to the state average of 53.3%. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 24.2% in 2022-2023, this rate is still lower than the nearby Columbia Primary School, which had a 23.9% chronic absenteeism rate. Additionally, Columbia Elementary School has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Carver Elementary School and West Marion Primary School, Columbia Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in test scores, particularly in mathematics. While the school is performing well, there is still room for improvement, particularly in areas like English Language Arts and Science. Addressing chronic absenteeism and supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds could be key focus areas for the school and Columbia School District.

378

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,740

Per pupil spending ?

73.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 Mary Street
Columbia, MS 39429-3135

(601) 736-2362

District: Columbia School District

Students who attend Columbia Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jefferson Middle School
High:	Columbia High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.4%

African American:

40.2%

Two or more races:

4.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 63rd percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Mississippi median (60th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg57%

Mississippi avg54%

155^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 37% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

49^th of 130Columbia School District among Mississippi 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	60.3	155 of 383	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.0	118 of 390	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.0	99 of 377	73.7%	★★★★☆
2022	80.9	64 of 382	83.2%	★★★★☆
2021	77.0	84 of 381	78.0%	★★★★☆
2019	70.1	111 of 397	72.0%	★★★★☆
2018	63.3	149 of 404	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	38.5	248 of 406	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	60.0	156 of 394	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.9	150 of 402	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.0	154 of 408	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.1	152 of 414	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	51.8	204 of 418	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.8	158 of 403	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	53.8	188 of 392	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	49.4	215 of 394	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science62%-4 vs state

Mathematics58%+5 vs state

English Language Arts54%~ state avg

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Schools Near Columbia Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)						MAAP Mathematics (2025)						MAAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Columbia Elementary School	Public	3-5	401 Mary Street	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-2362	378	29	13.1	73.8%	202 (53.4%)	152 (40.2%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.2%)	60.3	155^th of 383 public elementary schools	59.5%		68	118^th of 390 public elementary schools	69.7%	37	56.4	51.4	55.4				69.9	54.4	48.8				62.2		$11,740
Columbia Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	913 West Avenue	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-2216	448	35	12.9	70.1%	229 (51.1%)	181 (40.4%)	12 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)								(n/a)															$12,412
East Marion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	527 East Marion School Road	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-7290	298	17	17.8	99.0%	82 (27.5%)	190 (63.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.7%)	27.5	288^th of 383 public elementary schools	24.8%		32.4	268^th of 390 public elementary schools	31.3%	20	24.2	41.3	44.2				33.9	60.9	21.0				48.9		$12,929
West Marion Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	20 Cedar Street	Foxworth	39483	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-3713	435	22	19.7	99.3%	311 (71.5%)	91 (20.9%)	14 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	72.5	98^th of 383 public elementary schools	74.4%					(n/a)	56.8	56.0					86.4	58.7							$11,385
Dexter Elementary School	Public	K-8	927 Highway 48 East	Tylertown	39667	Walthall County	Walthall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 876-3985	74	13	5.7	91.9%	30 (40.5%)	22 (29.7%)	4 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (23.0%)								(n/a)															$17,500
Carver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	381 Williamsburg Road	Bassfield	39421	Jefferson Davis County	Jeff Davis County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 943-5151	252	17	14.4	98.8%	63 (25.0%)	164 (65.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.9%)								(n/a)															$14,155
Baxterville School	Public	PK, KG-8	5531 Highway 11	Lumberton	39455	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 796-4483	217	23	9.4	77.9%	205 (94.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	76.6	72^nd of 383 public elementary schools	81.2%		67.9	119^th of 390 public elementary schools	69.5%	47	68.8	72.7	69.2	58.1	44.4	40.0	87.6	68.2	50.0	64.5	88.8	60.0	61.5	30.0	$14,989

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Elementary School

What district is Columbia Elementary School in?

Columbia School District

Is Columbia Elementary School a good school?

Columbia Elementary School ranks 155^th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 378 students attended Columbia Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Columbia Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Jefferson Middle School
High : Columbia High School

What is the racial makeup of Columbia Elementary School?

Students at Columbia Elementary School are 53% White, 40% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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