Columbia Elementary

columbia.fruitvale.k12.ca.us

601 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Columbia Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Fruitvale School District of Bakersfield, California. Serving students in the 93312 zip code area, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, Columbia Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating modern instructional practices to address the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Columbia Elementary typically promotes school spirit and parent involvement, encouraging families to participate in various extracurricular activities and school events. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and social-emotional growth, the school aims to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests and reach their full potential.

601

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	320
Black	21
Asian	39
Two or More	24
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
320 (53.2%)
White
187 (31.1%)
Asian
39 (6.5%)
Two or More
24 (4.0%)
Black
21 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fruitvale Elementary
Phone:	(661)588-3540
Website:	http://columbia.fruitvale.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	117

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 72