1
What's the one class at Columbus Elementary every student should take?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
488
Elementary
DISTRICT 644 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GLENDALE UNIFIED·NCES 061524001922
Columbus Elementary
425 West Milford St., Glendale, CA 91203 · (818) 242-7722 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL488 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
23.2:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.7:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
316 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 108 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 67 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 83 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 83 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 74 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 73 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (108) is 48% larger than its 5th grade class (73).
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
36.8%
CA avg 49.1% . -7.2pp since 2014
Math
32.9%
CA avg 37.7% . -6.1pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 37 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 33 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 7 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 6 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 14.1% | 22.7% | 18.2% | 45.0% |
| Math | 11.9% | 21.0% | 27.4% | 39.7% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 36.8% | 32.9% |
| 2023-24 | 45.4% | 34.3% |
| 2022-23 | 45.7% | 41.7% |
| 2021-22 | 43.0% | 39.5% |
| 2018-19 | 48.0% | 30.5% |
| 2017-18 | 46.4% | 31.9% |
| 2016-17 | 48.1% | 31.0% |
| 2015-16 | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| 2014-15 | 44.0% | 39.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
37.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
41.6%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-4.3pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 37% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 42% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Columbus Elementary
Columbus Elementary's state test result (37.3% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Elementary this school | 488 | 64.8% | 37.3% |
| John Marshall Elementary Glendale | 486 | 66.9% | 32.9% |
| Columbia Elementary Columbia | 464 | 65.3% | 35.2% |
| Mark Twain Elementary Angels Camp | 507 | 68.2% | 18.8% |
| Rivergold Elementary Coarsegold | 445 | 62.2% | 30.2% |
| Woodland Elementary Mariposa | 435 | 64.6% | 28.7% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Columbus Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.3% | #2,723 of 5,151 | #667 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 32.9% | #2,924 of 5,172 ▼ 264 | #754 of 1,129 ▼ 101 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 36.8% | #3,240 of 5,172 ▼ 995 | #782 of 1,129 ▼ 271 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -6.4pp | #362 of 5,116 | #56 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 488 | #2,586 of 5,915 | #520 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.2:1 | #3,177 of 5,352 | #767 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.6% | #3,103 of 5,354 | #518 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.8% | #3,249 of 5,625 | #900 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -15.4% | #1,969 of 3,837 | #611 of 947 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
488
+29 (+6%) vs 2020
-55% since 1990-91, when it was 1,073
Student : Teacher
23.2:1
was 22.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 488 | 21 | 23.2:1 | 65% (316) |
| 2023-24 | 492 | 23 | 21.4:1 | 73% (360) |
| 2022-23 | 464 | 21 | 22.1:1 | 70% (324) |
| 2020-21 | 459 | 20 | 22.9:1 | 71% (328) |
| 2017-18 | 577 | 24 | 24.0:1 | 74% (429) |
| 2015-16 | 599 | 25 | 24.0:1 | 72% (429) |
| 2010-11 | 589 | N/A | N/A | 75% (443) |
| 2000-01 | 1,052 | 50 | 21.0:1 | 73% (772) |
| 1990-91 | 1,073 | 40 | 26.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Columbus Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (577 to 488); teachers down 12% (24 to 21).
About Columbus Elementary
Federal records list Columbus Elementary as an elementary school in Glendale, California. Enrollment totals 488 students across kindergarten through 5.
Glendale Unified is responsible for 32 schools, Columbus Elementary included, with 25,294 students in all.
Federal enrollment data show Columbus Elementary is 71% White. Next come 19% Hispanic, 7% Asian, and 2% Black. The county population is about 31% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 46, compared with 70 nationally.
Columbus Elementary reported 21 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 23.2:1. The school's 23.2:1 compares with an average of 22.3:1 for elementary schools in California. Roughly 65% of students at Columbus Elementary can receive free or reduced-price lunch.
The BeatsExpectations prediction for Columbus Elementary is 41.6%, and its average proficiency rate across its state test results is 37.3%.
In Los Angeles County, home to about 9,808,667 people, the median household earns about $90,112 a year, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Columbus Elementary shares Los Angeles County with 2,243 other public schools.
Measured in a straight line, Daily (Allan F.) High (Continuation) is about 0.7 miles from Columbus Elementary. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8. The nearest schools with test data average 48.6%, higher than Columbus Elementary's 37.3%.
Locale data from NCES put Columbus Elementary inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000 (City: Mid-size).
A 6% increase took enrollment from 459 in 2020-21 to 488 in 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about Columbus Elementary, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Glendale Unified
- Crescenta Valley HighHigh · 2,624 students
- Glendale HighHigh · 2,066 students
- Herbert Hoover HighHigh · 1,590 students
- Eleanor J. Toll MiddleMiddle · 1,412 students
- Rosemont MiddleMiddle · 1,221 students
- Woodrow Wilson MiddleMiddle · 1,182 students
Other schools in Glendale
- Glendale HighHigh · 2,066 students
- Herbert Hoover HighHigh · 1,590 students
- Eleanor J. Toll MiddleMiddle · 1,412 students
- Woodrow Wilson MiddleMiddle · 1,182 students
- Mark Keppel ElementaryElementary · 955 students
- R. D. White ElementaryElementary · 948 students
Other Columbus Elementary schools
11 other US public schools in 10 states are named Columbus Elementary. Columbus Elementary is the 4th largest of the 12.
- Columbus Elementary SchoolCOLUMBUS, TX · 798 students
- COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNEW ROCHELLE, NY · 728 students
- Columbus Elementary SchoolCARTERET, NJ · 642 students
- COLUMBUS ELEMENTARYCOLUMBUS, NM · 483 students
- COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTHORNWOOD, NY · 481 students
Nearby schools
- Daily (Allan F.) High (Continuation)0.7 mi · 72
- Jewel City Community Day0.7 mi · 9
- Thomas Edison Elementary0.9 mi · 859
- R. D. White Elementary0.9 mi · 948
- Eleanor J. Toll Middle1.0 mi · 1,412
- Herbert Hoover High1.0 mi · 1,590
Frequently asked questions
About Columbus ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Columbus Elementary?
Columbus Elementary enrolls approximately 488 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Columbus Elementary serve?
Columbus Elementary serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary is approximately 23.2:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Columbus Elementary?
At Columbus Elementary, the student body is approximately 71% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% Black, 7% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Columbus Elementary in?
Columbus Elementary is part of Glendale Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.