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Columbia Elementary School (Closed 2014)

563 Wilmington Rd
Palmyra, VA 22963
Columbia Elementary School serves 114 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
29%
22%
White
59%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
114 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Columbia Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
Columbia Elementary School is part of Fluvanna County Public Schools School District.

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