Columbia Elementary School

323 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Columbia Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Brooklyn, Michigan. As part of the Columbia School District, it serves the local community by providing foundational instruction for students in their early academic years. The school is situated at 320 School Street and functions as a key component of the district’s efforts to prepare students for middle school through a structured curriculum and a supportive learning environment.

The school’s philosophy emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential social skills, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere typical of the Brooklyn area. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and student engagement, Columbia Elementary aims to build a strong educational baseline for its young learners. Families and community members can find more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, and administrative resources by visiting their official website at [columbiaschooldistrict.org](http://Columbiaschooldistrict.org).

323

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	12
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
294 (91.0 %)
Two or More
16 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.7 %)
Asian
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:	Columbia School District
Phone:	(517)592-6632
Website:	http://Columbiaschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 123

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 105