Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Columbia Elementary School's student population of 559 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2387 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
22%
21%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Elementary School's ranking?
Columbia Elementary School is ranked #2387 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Columbia Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
559 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Columbia Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
Columbia Elementary School is part of Brevard School District.
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