COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Columbia Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Decatur, GA with about 562 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Columbia Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Columbia Woods Drive in Decatur, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeKalb County School District. The school is situated in a residential area of Decatur, providing a neighborhood-focused environment for its diverse student body. Like many schools in the DeKalb system, it focuses on delivering a comprehensive elementary curriculum designed to build essential academic skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies during the formative years of childhood.

The school functions as a community hub, emphasizing a supportive learning culture that aims to prepare students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success. By utilizing the resources provided by the DeKalb County School District, Columbia Elementary integrates various instructional strategies to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. Families in the area typically view the school as an integral part of the local community, benefiting from its proximity to residential developments and its commitment to fostering student engagement and social development.

For more information, contact Columbia Elementary School at (678) 874-0702 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.