Columbia Upper Elementary School

420 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

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.

420

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	14
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	25

White
377 (89.8 %)
Two or More
25 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
14 (3.3 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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)592-2181
Website:	http://Columbischooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 120

Grade 6 92