- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, MI
Columbia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260699004296
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brooklyn, MI.
School address
District: Columbia School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260699004296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Columbia Elementary School shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 260699004296 · Brooklyn, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 12.8:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Central High School (637 students)
Columbia Elementary School shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Columbia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Centr
Columbia Central High School
637 students
- Columbia Upper
Columbia Upper Elementary School
406 students
- This school
Columbia Elementary School
307 students
- Columbia Alter 78
Columbia Alternative Education
78 students
What this shows Columbia Elementary School reports 307 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,987
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Columbia Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Columbia School District reports $13,987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide other 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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Elementary School
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% 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?
45.8% of students at Columbia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Elementary School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Columbia Elementary School rank among public schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brooklyn, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Columbia School District?
Besides Columbia Elementary School, Columbia School District also operates Columbia Central High School (637 students), Columbia Upper Elementary School (406 students), and Columbia Alternative Education (78 students). See the Columbia School District district page for the complete list.