Enrollment
307
Elementary
DISTRICT 357 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 260699004296
Columbia Elementary School
320 SCHOOL ST, BROOKLYN, MI 49230 · (517) 592-6632 · Jackson County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL307 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
110 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 55%
Community
0
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 | 124 | 40% |
| Grade 1 | 78 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 105 | 34% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 56% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Columbia School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Columbia Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Elementary School this school | 307 | 35.8% | N/A |
| Summerfield Elementary School PETERSBURG | 312 | 35.9% | 44.5% |
| Silver Lake Elementary School TRAVERSE CITY | 286 | 37.8% | 43.2% |
| Cameron Elementary School GLADSTONE | 321 | 35.2% | N/A |
| Memphis Elementary School MEMPHIS | 321 | 32.1% | 51.8% |
| Ubly Community Elementary School UBLY | 308 | 40.3% | 50.1% |
Matched among Michigan 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 Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 307 | #1,062 of 1,630 | #20 of 24 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #105 of 1,424 | #1 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.4% | #1,260 of 1,424 | #22 of 22 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.8% | #1,123 of 1,563 | #23 of 24 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.0% | #345 of 440 | #6 of 9 |
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
307
-8 (-3%) vs 2020
-41% since 1990-91, when it was 524
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 15.8:1
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 | 307 | 24.5 | 12.5:1 | 36% (110) |
| 2023-24 | 291 | 21 | 13.9:1 | 45% (131) |
| 2022-23 | 323 | 24.5 | 13.2:1 | 50% (161) |
| 2020-21 | 315 | 20 | 15.8:1 | 45% (141) |
| 2017-18 | 298 | 22 | 13.6:1 | 52% (155) |
| 2015-16 | 300 | 19 | 15.8:1 | 49% (148) |
| 2010-11 | 276 | 17 | 16.2:1 | 48% (133) |
| 2000-01 | 435 | 22 | 19.8:1 | 20% (85) |
| 1990-91 | 524 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Columbia Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (298 to 307); teachers up 11% (22 to 24.5).
About Columbia Elementary School
Columbia Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school in BROOKLYN, Michigan. The school counted 307 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 2.
Columbia Elementary School is one of the 4 schools that make up Columbia School District (1,428 students in total).
White students account for 93% of the school's enrollment. After that, the student body is 4% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Among all residents of Jackson County, the White share is about 83%. A diversity index of 12% means there is a 12% chance two randomly chosen students at Columbia Elementary School are from different groups.
Columbia Elementary School has 24.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 12.5:1. The school's 12.5:1 compares with an average of 15.8:1 for elementary schools in Michigan. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, often used to gauge student poverty, is 36%. The rate at public schools in Jackson County averages 53%, higher than here.
Census data for Jackson County show the median household earns about $66,073 a year, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. Public schools in Jackson County number 68, with about 21,681 students.
Columbia Elementary School's nearest public school is Columbia Upper Elementary School (less than a tenth of a mile). The count of other public schools within five miles is 7.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Distant: in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment figures show a decline of 8 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. The ratio was 15.8:1 in 2020-21 and 12.5:1 in 2024-25.
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Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
160,060
Census ACS
Median income
$66,073
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
68
21,681 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Columbia School District
- Columbia Central High SchoolHigh · 637 students
- Columbia Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 406 students
- Columbia Alternative EducationHigh · 78 students
Other schools in BROOKLYN
- Columbia Central High SchoolHigh · 637 students
- Columbia Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 406 students
Other Columbia Elementary schools
24 other US public schools in 13 states are named Columbia Elementary. Columbia Elementary School is the 20th largest of the 25.
- Columbia ElementaryEl Monte, CA · 706 students
- Columbia ElementaryPerris, CA · 704 students
- Columbia Elementary SchoolMadison, AL · 701 students
- Columbia ElementaryLancaster, CA · 620 students
- Columbia ElementaryBakersfield, CA · 601 students
Nearby schools
- Columbia Upper Elementary School0.1 mi · 406
- Columbia Central High School2.3 mi · 637
- Ackerson High School3.8 mi · 84
- Napoleon Middle School4.0 mi · 261
- Napoleon High School4.0 mi · 381
- Ezra Eby Elementary School4.0 mi · 564
Frequently asked questions
About Columbia Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School enrolls approximately 307 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Columbia Elementary School serve?
Columbia Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Columbia Elementary School?
Approximately 12.5:1 students per teacher at Columbia Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Columbia Elementary School?
Student demographics at Columbia Elementary School are roughly 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School is overseen by Columbia School District in Jackson County.
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