- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbia, PA
Columbia Ms Taylor Campus
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Ms Taylor Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420636010022
👥 S:T ratio 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Ms Taylor Campus earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Ms Taylor Campus has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Ms Taylor Campus ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Columbia, PA.
School address
District: Columbia Borough Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420636010022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Columbia Ms Taylor Campus grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE held 14.6 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 420636010022 · Columbia, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 14.4:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Park El Sch (511 students)
Columbia Ms Taylor Campus grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE held 14.6 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Columbia Ms Taylor Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park El Sch
Park El Sch
511 students
- Columbia Hs
Columbia Hs
397 students
- This school 202
Columbia Ms Taylor Campus
202 students
- Columbia Ms Hi 202
Columbia Ms Hill Campus
202 students
What this shows Columbia Ms Taylor Campus reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Ms Taylor Campus compares
Columbia Ms Taylor Campus is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
White 34.7%
Two or More 13.4%
African American 9.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Columbia Ms Taylor Campus is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
District finance for Columbia Borough Sd reports $19,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Ms Taylor Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Ms Hill Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Ms Taylor Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Ms Taylor Campus
How many students attend Columbia Ms Taylor Campus?
Columbia Ms Taylor Campus has 202 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Ms Taylor Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Ms Taylor Campus is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Ms Taylor Campus?
87.8% of students at Columbia Ms Taylor Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Ms Taylor Campus?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Ms Taylor Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment, in Columbia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Ms Taylor Campus?
Columbia Ms Taylor Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Columbia Ms Taylor Campus rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Ms Taylor Campus ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Columbia, PA. 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 Borough Sd?
Besides Columbia Ms Taylor Campus, Columbia Borough Sd also operates Park El Sch (511 students), Columbia Hs (397 students), and Columbia Ms Hill Campus (202 students). See the Columbia Borough Sd district page for the complete list.