COLUMBIA UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Columbia Upper Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Columbia School District school district, located in BROOKLYN, MI with about 409 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Columbia Upper Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 Upper Elementary School, located at 321 School St in Brooklyn, Michigan, is a key component of the Columbia School District. Situated in the heart of the Irish Hills area, the school serves students in the upper elementary grade levels, typically focusing on bridging the gap between primary schooling and the middle school experience. The institution emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of older elementary students.
As part of the Columbia School District, the school benefits from a tight-knit community atmosphere that prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while encouraging extracurricular engagement, Columbia Upper Elementary aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of secondary education. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources and local initiatives within the Brooklyn, Michigan area.
For more information, contact Columbia Upper Elementary School at (517) 592-2181 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, MI 49230-8504
(517) 592-2181
http://Columbischooldistrict.org
COLUMBIA UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, MI with about 409 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Columbia School District
- Total Students:
- 409
- Teachers:
- 21.84
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 409 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COLUMBIA UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.