Columbia Elementary School

www.columbiaschools.org

378 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Columbia Elementary School, located at 401 Mary Street in Columbia, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Columbia School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for students in their formative elementary years. It operates with a focus on providing a supportive learning environment that prepares young students for future educational success within the broader district.

Situated in the heart of Columbia, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside character development. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and community engagement, Columbia Elementary strives to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to build the academic habits and personal confidence necessary for their transition to middle school and beyond.

378

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	6
Black	152
Asian	1
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
202 (53.4%)
Black
152 (40.2%)
Two or More
16 (4.2%)
Hispanic
6 (1.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(601)736-2362
Website:	http://www.columbiaschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 123