Columbus (Christopher) Elementary School serves 313 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
51%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Columbus (Christopher) Elementary School?
313 students attend Columbus (Christopher) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Columbus (Christopher) Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbus (Christopher) Elementary School?
Columbus (Christopher) Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Columbus (Christopher) Elementary School offer ?
Columbus (Christopher) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Columbus (Christopher) Elementary School part of?
Columbus (Christopher) Elementary School is part of Jefferson Elementary School District.
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