How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbia Elementary School | Heritage Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Madison, AL | Madison, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 701 | 869 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 17:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.7% | 22.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Columbia Elementary School | Heritage Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,575 | $11,575 |
| District | Madison City Schools | Madison City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbia Elementary School | Heritage Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.6% | 52.2% |
| African American | 16.3% | 19.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% | 8.3% |
| Asian | 10.4% | 12.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 8.8% | 7.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbia Elementary School | Heritage Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 776:1 | 583:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.8% | 11.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 11 | 32 |
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.