Columbia Elementary

22540 Parrotts Ferry Rd.
Columbia, CA 95310

www.cusd49.com

464 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Columbia Elementary School, located at 22540 Parrotts Ferry Rd. in Columbia, California, serves as a central educational hub for its local community. As part of the Columbia Union School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus is situated in the historic Gold Country region, providing a unique setting that often integrates the area's rich local history into its educational programming.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for future success while encouraging lifelong learning. By utilizing the resources available through the district, such as the official website (http://www.cusd49.com), Columbia Elementary maintains strong communication with families, providing information on academic standards, school events, and district-wide initiatives. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and community involvement, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience that helps each student reach their full potential within the Columbia community.

464

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	95
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	23
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	2

White
322 (69.5%)
Hispanic
95 (20.5%)
Two or More
23 (5.0%)
American Indian
12 (2.6%)
Black
5 (1.1%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Columbia Union
Phone:	(209)533-7700
Website:	http://www.cusd49.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 77

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 48