- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbia, LA
Columbia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220036000284
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Columbia, LA.
School address
District: Caldwell Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220036000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Columbia Elementary School shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 220036000284 · Columbia, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 11.9:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell Parish High School (398 students)
Columbia Elementary School shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Columbia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell Paris
Caldwell Parish High School
398 students
- Caldwell Paris
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
294 students
- Union Central
Union Central Elementary School
215 students
- Grayson Elemen
Grayson Elementary School
212 students
- This school
Columbia Elementary School
191 students
What this shows Columbia Elementary School reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Elementary School compares
Columbia Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Columbia Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell Parish reports $17,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Parish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caldwell Parish Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbia
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Elementary School
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has 191 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Elementary School?
55.9% of students at Columbia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Columbia, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia Elementary School rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Columbia, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caldwell Parish?
Besides Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish also operates Caldwell Parish High School (398 students), Caldwell Parish Junior High School (294 students), and Union Central Elementary School (215 students). See the Caldwell Parish district page for the complete list.