Columbia School

schools.jordandistrict.org/columbia/

619 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Columbia Elementary School, located in West Jordan, Utah, is a public school serving students within the Jordan School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, the faculty aims to equip students with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary for their future educational success.

Beyond core academics, Columbia Elementary prides itself on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and prepared. The school benefits from the active involvement of parents and the surrounding West Jordan community, creating a collaborative atmosphere. Through various programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on social-emotional learning, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that addresses the individual needs of its diverse student body.

619

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia School
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	351
Black	13
Asian	4
Two or More	27
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	24

Hispanic
351 (56.7 %)
White
193 (31.2 %)
Two or More
27 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
24 (3.9 %)
Black
13 (2.1 %)
American Indian
7 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Jordan District
Phone:	(801)280-3279
Website:	http://schools.jordandistrict.org/columbia/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 91

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Columbia School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	95
Grade 6	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Columbia School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	305	49.3%
Male	314	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)