Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Columbia Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Columbia Primary School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia Primary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
42%
47%
White
53%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Columbia Primary School often compared to?
Columbia Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Marion Elementary School, West Marion Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Columbia Primary School?
433 students attend Columbia Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Columbia Primary School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Primary School?
Columbia Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbia Primary School offer ?
Columbia Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Primary School part of?
Columbia Primary School is part of Columbia School District.
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