Park El Sch

www.columbiabsd.org/park/

478 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Park Elementary School, located at 50 S 6th St in Columbia, Pennsylvania, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Columbia Borough School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment where young learners can build strong academic and social-emotional skills. By focusing on fundamental curriculum areas and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of community and student achievement within the Columbia area.

As part of the Columbia Borough School District, Park Elementary benefits from the district’s overarching commitment to providing equitable and effective educational opportunities. The school’s digital presence and resources highlight its role as a hub for both students and families, offering clear communication regarding school policies, academic programs, and upcoming events. Whether through classroom instruction or community engagement, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential within a small-town educational setting.

478

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	212
Black	31
Asian	2
Two or More	47

Hispanic
212 (44.4 %)
White
186 (38.9 %)
Two or More
47 (9.8 %)
Black
31 (6.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbia Borough SD
Phone:	(717)684-9780
Website:	http://www.columbiabsd.org/park/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 93

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 2