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What's the biggest difference between WEST COLUMBIA EL and what you expected?
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Enrollment
674
Elementary
DISTRICT 444 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD·NCES 481467000960
West Columbia Elementary School
711 S GRAY, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486 · (979) 345-5147 · Brazoria County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL674 STUDENTS
C+
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Scored higher than 44% of Texas public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
386 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 | 89 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 107 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 102 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 128 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 116 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 132 | 20% |
This year's kindergarten class (89) is 33% smaller than its 5th grade class (132).
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 63% · 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
West Columbia Elementary School→West Brazos Junior High School
Based on grade levels within COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
44.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +18.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
43.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +15.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 44 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 43 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 18 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 15 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 17.0% | 27.0% | 28.0% | 28.0% |
| Mathematics | 15.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% | 31.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 44.0% | 43.0% |
| 2024-25 | 51.0% | 44.0% |
| 2023-24 | 46.0% | 49.0% |
| 2022-23 | 25.0% | 32.0% |
| 2021-22 | 36.0% | 40.0% |
| 2020-21 | 26.0% | 28.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. 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
42.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
49.2%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.5pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 43% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 49% typical for Texas 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 Texas'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 West Columbia Elementary School
West Columbia Elementary School's state test result (42.8% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbia Elementary School this school | 674 | 57.3% | 42.8% |
| Mt Vernon Elementary School MOUNT VERNON | 641 | 61.6% | 63.1% |
| W F Peavy Primary School LUFKIN | 683 | 53.6% | N/A |
| Mineola Primary School MINEOLA | 621 | 61.2% | 54.5% |
| William F Barnett Elementary School SANTA FE | 640 | 56.1% | 58.4% |
| Springtown Elementary School SPRINGTOWN | 680 | 55.1% | 46.3% |
Matched among Texas 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 West Columbia Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Brazoria County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 42.8% | #2,236 of 4,401 | #45 of 52 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 43.0% | #2,484 of 4,466 ▼ 274 | #47 of 52 ▼ 7 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 44.0% | #3,223 of 4,466 ▼ 890 | #50 of 52 ▼ 6 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +15.0pp | #857 of 3,998 | #14 of 49 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 674 | #1,090 of 4,938 | #23 of 55 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.5:1 | #3,641 of 4,622 | #50 of 53 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.3% | #1,901 of 4,628 | #42 of 53 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.3% | #3,258 of 4,789 | #31 of 55 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.2% | #1,322 of 2,838 | #11 of 34 |
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
674
-103 (-13%) vs 2020
+70% since 1990-91, when it was 397
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
was 17.3:1
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 | 674 | 40.8 | 16.5:1 | 57% (386) |
| 2023-24 | 693 | 42 | 16.5:1 | 56% (386) |
| 2022-23 | 709 | 43 | 16.5:1 | 60% (422) |
| 2020-21 | 777 | 45 | 17.3:1 | 52% (404) |
| 2017-18 | 824 | 46.1 | 17.9:1 | 56% (463) |
| 2015-16 | 734 | 43 | 17.1:1 | 46% (338) |
| 2010-11 | 781 | 46 | 17.0:1 | 55% (432) |
| 2000-01 | 474 | 27 | 17.6:1 | 48% (226) |
| 1990-91 | 397 | 26 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Columbia Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (824 to 674); teachers down 12% (46.1 to 40.8).
About West Columbia Elementary School
Among the schools in WEST COLUMBIA, Texas, is West Columbia Elementary School, a medium-sized elementary school. A total of 674 students attend the school, which covers kindergarten through 5. Against the 519-student average for elementary schools in Texas, enrollment here is 30% higher.
West Columbia Elementary School is one school in COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD, a system of 6 schools with 2,871 students.
At West Columbia Elementary School, White students make up 58% of the student body. Next come 32% Hispanic, 6% Black, and 3% multiracial. The county population is about 48% White. West Columbia Elementary School's diversity index is 55%, against a US figure of 70%.
West Columbia Elementary School's 40.8 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 16.5:1. That is higher than the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 57%.
allk12 grades West Columbia Elementary School a C+. The grade compares the school only with Texas public elementary schools, because each state gives its own test.
After adjusting for student poverty, West Columbia Elementary School lands between the top and bottom 10% of Texas schools. Its average proficiency rate on state tests is 42.8%; the prediction is 49.2%.
In Brazoria County (population about 391,255), the median household income is $97,993, roughly 33% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. There are 115 public schools in Brazoria County, enrolling about 75,767 students in all.
Of nearby public schools, Columbia High School is the closest, at about 0.4 miles. West Columbia Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles. West Columbia Elementary School comes in 3rd of 7 nearby schools on average proficiency.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Town: Fringe.
Federal data show a 13% enrollment decrease, from 777 in 2020-21 to 674 in 2024-25.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at West Columbia Elementary School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Brazoria County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
391,255
Census ACS
Median income
$97,993
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
115
75,767 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD
- Columbia High SchoolHigh · 885 students
- West Brazos Junior High SchoolMiddle · 651 students
- Barrow Elementary SchoolElementary · 360 students
- Wild Peach Elementary SchoolElementary · 297 students
- Brazoria Co J J Alternative Education ProgramHigh · 4 students
Other schools in WEST COLUMBIA
- Columbia High SchoolHigh · 885 students
- Brazoria Co J J Alternative Education ProgramHigh · 4 students
Nearby schools
- Columbia High School0.4 mi · 885
- Wild Peach Elementary School4.4 mi · 297
- West Brazos Junior High School5.5 mi · 651
- Sweeny High School7.0 mi · 597
- Sweeny Junior High School7.1 mi · 453
- Barrow Elementary School7.4 mi · 360
Frequently asked questions
About West Columbia Elementary SchoolHow large is West Columbia Elementary School?
West Columbia Elementary School enrolls approximately 674 students in grades KG-05.
Is West Columbia Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Columbia Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does West Columbia Elementary School have?
West Columbia Elementary School employs 41 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.
What is the student diversity at West Columbia Elementary School?
Student demographics at West Columbia Elementary School are roughly 58% White, 32% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees West Columbia Elementary School?
West Columbia Elementary School is overseen by COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD in Brazoria County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.