COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Columbia Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Madison City school district, located in Madison, AL with about 865 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Columbia Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Columbia Elementary School, located on Balch Road in Madison, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Madison City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum and modern instructional strategies, Columbia Elementary aims to equip its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Columbia Elementary prides itself on cultivating a vibrant school community that encourages collaboration between students, educators, and families. The school environment is designed to promote inclusivity and active engagement, often highlighting extracurricular activities and community involvement as integral parts of the student experience. With a focus on preparing well-rounded individuals, the school remains committed to maintaining high standards of excellence and promoting a culture of lifelong learning for all its students.
For more information, contact Columbia Elementary School at (256) 430-2751 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-2751
http://ces.madisoncity.k12.al.us
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Madison, AL with about 865 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Madison City
- Total Students:
- 865
- Teachers:
- 47.8
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 865 students
- White
- 55.7%
- Black or African American
- 22.1%
- Asian
- 11.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.