COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.columbia.brevard.k12.fl.us

576 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Columbia Elementary School, located at 1225 Waco Blvd SE in Palm Bay, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Brevard Public Schools district. As part of a district known for its commitment to academic standards and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. The school environment typically emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and extracurricular opportunities to foster student development.

Serving the local Palm Bay community, Columbia Elementary functions as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes a supportive learning atmosphere. By maintaining a structured curriculum and promoting parental and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and character growth in its young learners. Those interested in specific school programs, enrollment procedures, or current calendar events can find detailed information on their official district website at http://www.columbia.brevard.k12.fl.us.

576

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	140
Black	160
Asian	2
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

White
216 (37.5%)
Black
160 (27.8%)
Hispanic
140 (24.3%)
Two or More
57 (9.9%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)676-1319
Website:	http://www.columbia.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 44

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	65
Grade 6	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	275	47.7%
Male	301	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)