Serving 369 students in grades 3-5, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 369 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Columbia Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
369 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Columbia Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 369 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
