COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY

18501 CYPRESS LAKE GLEN BLVD
ORLANDO, FL 32820

columbiaes.ocps.net/

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Columbia Elementary School, located in the Avalon Park area of Orlando, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing academic growth and the development of well-rounded students. It serves as a central community hub for families in the surrounding residential neighborhoods, maintaining a focus on fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents.

The school’s academic programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing a curriculum that aligns with state standards while incorporating modern educational resources. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Columbia Elementary offers various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives aimed at promoting character development and student engagement. With a goal of preparing children for long-term success, the school emphasizes a culture of excellence and community pride, reflecting the broader values of the OCPS district.

489

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	182
Black	32
Asian	28
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
222 (45.4%)
Hispanic
182 (37.2%)
Black
32 (6.5%)
Asian
28 (5.7%)
Two or More
17 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)568-2921
Website:	http://columbiaes.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	52.6%
Male	232	47.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)