- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, MI
Columbia Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260699004297
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Upper Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brooklyn, MI.
School address
District: Columbia School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260699004297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Columbia Upper Elementary School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 260699004297 · Brooklyn, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 16.9:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Central High School (637 students)
Columbia Upper Elementary School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Columbia Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Centr
Columbia Central High School
637 students
- This school
Columbia Upper Elementary School
406 students
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary School
307 students
- Columbia Alter 78
Columbia Alternative Education
78 students
What this shows Columbia Upper Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Upper Elementary School compares
Columbia Upper Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Columbia Upper 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 Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Columbia Upper Elementary School?
Columbia Upper Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Upper Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Upper Elementary School?
44.0% of students at Columbia Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Upper Elementary School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Upper Elementary School?
Columbia Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Upper Elementary School ranks #3 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 Upper Elementary School, Columbia School District also operates Columbia Central High School (637 students), Columbia Elementary School (307 students), and Columbia Alternative Education (78 students). See the Columbia School District district page for the complete list.