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3 schools in Central Columbia SD

Pennsylvania · 1,893 students · 1 city

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Pennsylvania, 3 sit inside Central Columbia SD, collectively enrolling about 1,893 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Central Columbia SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,893
+6 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Central Columbia SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
68.7%#54 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,893#255 of 479#4,632 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#313 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.7:1#312 of 478#3,970 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
35.2%#304 of 398#6,084 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
19.9%#275 of 378#5,715 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Central Columbia SD

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,827 to 1,893 students (up 4%) and from 132 to 138 full-time teachers (up 5%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Central Columbia El SchBloomsburgElementaryKG-04705
Central Columbia SHSBloomsburgHigh09-12601
Central Columbia MSBloomsburgMiddle05-08587

About Central Columbia SD

Across 3 schools, Central Columbia SD teaches about 1,893 students in Pennsylvania. By footprint it is a compact district.

On the school-mix side, Central Columbia SD is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Central Columbia SD is about 631, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average of roughly 569.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,893 students, remained close to its prior level from the 1,887 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for Central Columbia SD discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Central Columbia SD run?
Central Columbia SD has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,893 students in Pennsylvania.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Central Columbia SD?
Central Columbia SD includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Central Columbia SD?
Central Columbia El Sch is the largest public school in Central Columbia SD by enrollment, with approximately 705 students.
What grade levels does Central Columbia SD serve?
Central Columbia SD serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 3 schools.