WEST COLUMBIA EL

www.cbisd.com

674 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Columbia Elementary School is a public school located in West Columbia, Texas, serving as part of the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (CBISD). The school is situated at 711 S. Gray and functions as a foundational institution within the local community, focusing on the academic and social development of primary-grade students. As a campus within the CBISD, the school adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success by providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards and student engagement.

The school benefits from being part of a unified district, which allows for consistent educational resources and support systems across the community. Families and community members can stay connected with the school’s events, academic calendar, and administrative updates through the official district website at http://www.cbisd.com. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students, West Columbia Elementary aims to build a strong educational foundation that readies young learners for their transition into the upper grade levels of the Columbia-Brazoria school system.

674

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST COLUMBIA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	218
Black	40
Asian	4
Two or More	20

White
392 (58.2%)
Hispanic
218 (32.3%)
Black
40 (5.9%)
Two or More
20 (3.0%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD
Phone:	(979)345-5147
Website:	http://www.cbisd.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 89

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 132