COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in Columbia, MS with about 414 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 28 teachers, COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 at 401 Mary Street in Columbia, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Columbia School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for students in their formative elementary years. It operates with a focus on providing a supportive learning environment that prepares young students for future educational success within the broader district.

Situated in the heart of Columbia, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside character development. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and community engagement, Columbia Elementary strives to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to build the academic habits and personal confidence necessary for their transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 736-2362 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

401 Mary Street
Columbia, MS 39429
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COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia, MS with about 414 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
414
Teachers:
28.09
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 414 students

Black or African American
48.1%
White
47.6%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.5%

Female
53.4%
Male
46.6%

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.