Columbia Elementary School

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Columbia Elementary School, located at 1502 Elm St in Rochester, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rochester Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while building a strong sense of community.

Beyond traditional academics, Columbia Elementary places a significant emphasis on character development and inclusive learning. The faculty and staff work to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and collaborative projects. As a vital part of the Rochester area, the school maintains a strong connection with local families, striving to provide a safe, nurturing, and modern learning experience that meets the diverse needs of its student population.

322

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	15
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

White
280 (87.0 %)
Two or More
17 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.7 %)
Black
6 (1.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
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:	Rochester Community School Corp
Phone:	(574)223-2501
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 75

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 139