How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbia Elementary | Sonora Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, CA | Sonora, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 464 | 643 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 20.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.0% | 44.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Columbia Elementary | Sonora Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,989 | $14,377 |
| District | Columbia Union School District | Sonora Elementary School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbia Elementary | Sonora Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 71.9% |
| African American | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% | 17.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbia Elementary | Sonora Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 433:1 | 925:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.0% | 28.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.