- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomsburg, PA
Central Columbia Ms
Federal NCES profile for Central Columbia Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420537005390
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Columbia Ms earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Bloomsburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Columbia Ms has class sizes larger than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Columbia Ms ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Bloomsburg, PA.
School address
District: Central Columbia Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420537005390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Central Columbia Ms held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 420537005390 · Bloomsburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 16.3:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Columbia El Sch (705 students)
Central Columbia Ms held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central Columbia Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Columb
Central Columbia El Sch
705 students
- Central Columb
Central Columbia Shs
601 students
- This school
Central Columbia Ms
587 students
What this shows Central Columbia Ms reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Columbia Ms compares
Central Columbia Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 41% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Central Columbia Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Columbia Sd reports $16,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Columbia Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Columbia El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Columbia Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Columbia Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomsburg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Columbia El Sch
Standard public school
705 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
405 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
W W Evans Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
250 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Beaver-Main El Sch
Standard public school
95 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Columbia Ms
How many students attend Central Columbia Ms?
Central Columbia Ms has 587 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Columbia Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Columbia Ms is 16.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Columbia Ms?
34.5% of students at Central Columbia Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Columbia Ms?
The largest demographic group at Central Columbia Ms is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Bloomsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Columbia Ms?
Central Columbia Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Columbia Ms rank among elementary schools in Bloomsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Columbia Ms ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Bloomsburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bloomsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Columbia Sd?
Besides Central Columbia Ms, Central Columbia Sd also operates Central Columbia El Sch (705 students) and Central Columbia Shs (601 students). See the Central Columbia Sd district page for the complete list.