Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center's student population of 211 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2032 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
98%
15%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center's ranking?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center is ranked #2032 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center often compared to?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Wilkinson Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center?
211 students attend Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center offer ?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center part of?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center located?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center is located in the Jeff Vander Lou neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Jeff Vander Lou.
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