Total enrollment
440
+40 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
Of the 1 public K-12 school in Columbia, combined enrollment is roughly 440 students (an average of 440 per school).
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace W. Porter School | Elementary | PK-08 | 440 |
Columbia, Connecticut is home to 1 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 440 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.
Per-school enrollment runs near 440, lower than the state mean of about 489.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 10%: 400 students in SY 2020-21 versus 440 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Columbia discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.