- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, MS
Columbia Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280117000150
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Primary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Primary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Primary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Columbia, MS.
School address
District: Columbia School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280117000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Columbia Primary School shrank from 466 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 280117000150 · Columbia, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (484 students)
Columbia Primary School shrank from 466 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Columbia Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
484 students
- This school
Columbia Primary School
448 students
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary School
378 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
329 students
What this shows Columbia Primary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Primary School compares
Columbia Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
African American 40.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Columbia Primary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia School District reports $12,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Columbia
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Primary School
How many students attend Columbia Primary School?
Columbia Primary School has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, MS. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Primary School is 12.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 21% 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 Primary School?
100.0% of students at Columbia Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Primary School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Columbia, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Primary School?
Columbia Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Primary School rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Primary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Columbia, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia School District?
Besides Columbia Primary School, Columbia School District also operates Columbia High School (484 students), Columbia Elementary School (378 students), and Jefferson Middle School (329 students). See the Columbia School District district page for the complete list.