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Best kept secret at COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
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Enrollment
585
Elementary
DISTRICT 482 · STATE 604
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLUMBIA·NCES 120036002102
COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7438 SW STATE ROAD 47, LAKE CITY, FL 32024 · (386) 758-4850 · Columbia County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL585 STUDENTS
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Scored higher than 60% of Florida public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.6:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
310 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 50%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 47 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 97 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 72 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 92 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 101 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 92 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 84 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (97) is 15% larger than its 5th grade class (84).
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 70% · 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
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
51.2%
FL avg 56.7% . -11.4pp since 2023
Math
58.7%
FL avg 58.9% . -17.6pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 51 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 59 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are down about 11 points since 2023, while math scores are down about 18 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 51.2% | 58.7% |
| 2023-24 | 62.6% | 76.3% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. 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
59.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
54.6%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+4.9pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 60% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 55% typical for Florida 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 Florida'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 COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's state test result (59.5% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 585 | 53.0% | 59.5% |
| S. S. DIXON PRIMARY SCHOOL PACE | 611 | 51.9% | N/A |
| W. R. TOLAR K-8 SCHOOL BRISTOL | 513 | 53.0% | 60.5% |
| INDIAN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDGEWATER | 614 | 53.7% | 60.2% |
| BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BELL | 656 | 51.4% | 62.4% |
| CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEW PORT RICHEY | 554 | 53.6% | 39.2% |
Matched among Florida 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 COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Columbia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 59.5% | #894 of 2,136 | #4 of 9 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 58.7% | #1,159 of 2,149 ▼ 810 | #5 of 9 ▼ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 51.2% | #1,243 of 2,149 ▼ 615 | #4 of 9 ▼ 2 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 585 | #1,083 of 2,267 | #5 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.3:1 | #1,204 of 2,077 | #4 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.4% | #1,610 of 2,108 | #8 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 53.0% | #1,171 of 2,188 | #8 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.5% | #1,144 of 1,374 | #5 of 6 |
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
585
+19 (+3%) vs 2020
-12% since 2000-01, when it was 664
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 14.9:1
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 | 585 | 36 | 16.3:1 | 53% (310) |
| 2023-24 | 586 | 36 | 16.3:1 | 63% (369) |
| 2022-23 | 615 | 36 | 17.1:1 | 62% (379) |
| 2020-21 | 566 | 38 | 14.9:1 | 56% (318) |
| 2017-18 | 619 | 42 | 14.7:1 | 57% (355) |
| 2015-16 | 632 | 42 | 15.1:1 | 58% (367) |
| 2010-11 | 663 | 46 | 14.4:1 | 61% (402) |
| 2000-01 | 664 | 43 | 15.4:1 | 48% (319) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Federal records list COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL as an elementary school in LAKE CITY, Florida. It reports enrollment of 585 students in pre-K through 5.
COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is among 16 schools run by COLUMBIA, which serves 9,815 students.
Federal enrollment data show COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 74% White. The remaining shares are 12% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 6% Black. In Columbia County overall, the White share is about 72%. The diversity index for COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 42%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Staffing at COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL comes to 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 16.3:1. The school's 16.3:1 compares with an average of 17.5:1 for elementary schools in Florida. On the income side, 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That is in line with the 55% average for public schools in Columbia County.
COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL earns a B on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 60% of Florida public elementary schools.
After adjusting for student poverty, COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL lands between the top and bottom 10% of Florida schools. Its average proficiency rate across its state test results is 59.5%; the prediction is 54.6%.
In Columbia County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $59,205 a year, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Columbia County number 19, with about 9,815 students.
Among nearby public schools, BELMONT ACADEMY is closest at about 1.0 miles. COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within ten miles. The school's 59.5% average proficiency ranks 4th among 8 nearby schools.
Federal data place COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in the Rural: Distant locale, which means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
A 3% gain took enrollment from 566 in 2020-21 to 585 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 14.9:1 to 16.3:1.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Columbia County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
71,789
Census ACS
Median income
$59,205
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
9,815 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in COLUMBIA
- COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,711 students
- FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,101 students
- BELMONT ACADEMYCombined · 828 students
- LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 809 students
- WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 695 students
- EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 655 students
Other schools in LAKE CITY
- COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,711 students
- BELMONT ACADEMYCombined · 828 students
- LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 809 students
- WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 695 students
- EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 655 students
- MELROSE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 635 students
Nearby schools
- BELMONT ACADEMY1.0 mi · 828
- WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL5.1 mi · 695
- COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL5.9 mi · 1,711
- SUMMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL6.8 mi · 492
- PINEMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL7.1 mi · 448
- LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL7.2 mi · 809
Frequently asked questions
About COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 585 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK-05.
How many teachers does COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 36 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.
What is the student diversity at COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 74% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by COLUMBIA in Columbia County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.