For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 759 students in Columbia Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Columbia Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
759 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Columbia Elementary School District, which is ranked #759 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#756 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
15%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
71%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,748 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,133 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,748
$20,100
Spending / Student
$15,133
$18,511
Best Columbia Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10142 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Gr: K-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Columbia-east Valley K-6 Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
675 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Gr: K-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbia Elementary School District?
Columbia Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 759 students.
What is the rank of Columbia Elementary School District?
Columbia Elementary School District is ranked #759 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia Elementary School District?
71% of Columbia Elementary School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School District?
Columbia Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Columbia Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,133 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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