Serving 701 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison neighborhood, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive (averaging 0.8 mi., furthest 1.2 mi.) from school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Columbia Elementary School's student population of 701 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
701 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbia Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
16%
31%
White
55%
50%
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Elementary School's ranking?
Columbia Elementary School is ranked #52 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Columbia Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
701 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Columbia Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
Columbia Elementary School is part of Madison City School District.
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