Columbia Elementary School serves 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
3%
17%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
74 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Columbia Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
Columbia Elementary School is part of Central School District 51.
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