Columbia Elementary School

ces.madisoncity.k12.al.us

784 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

784

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	76
Black	125
Asian	99
Two or More	56

White
428 (54.6 %)
Black
125 (15.9 %)
Asian
99 (12.6 %)
Hispanic
76 (9.7 %)
Two or More
56 (7.1 %)

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:	Madison City
Phone:	(256)430-2751
Website:	http://ces.madisoncity.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	784
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
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

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 154

Grade 5 130