- Enrollment
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale, CA
Columbus Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061524001922
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #13 of 14
- elementary schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Elementary ranks #13 of 14 elementary schools in Glendale, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524001922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Columbus Elementary grew from 464 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 061524001922 · Glendale, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 23.2:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students)
Columbus Elementary grew from 464 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Columbus Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescenta Vall
Crescenta Valley High
2,624 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
2,066 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover High
1,590 students
- Eleanor J. Tol
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
1,412 students
- Rosemont Middl
Rosemont Middle
1,221 students
- This school 488
Columbus Elementary
488 students
What this shows Columbus Elementary reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Elementary compares
Columbus Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$16,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Asian 6.8%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Columbus Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Glendale Unified reports $16,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Keppel Elementary
Standard public school
955 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
R. D. White Elementary
Standard public school
948 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Thomas Edison Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 26:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
815 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Balboa Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 25:1 students per teacher
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Elementary
How many students attend Columbus Elementary?
Columbus Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus Elementary?
64.2% of students at Columbus Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Elementary is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Glendale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Elementary?
Columbus Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Columbus Elementary rank among elementary schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Elementary ranks #13 of 14 elementary schools in Glendale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Unified?
Besides Columbus Elementary, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Glendale High (2,066 students), and Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.