Columbia City Elementary School
#814 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#13275 of 50,301 nationally
About Columbia City Elementary School
Columbia City Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lake City, in the Columbia school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 585 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 814th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 585.
There are 11 schools in Lake City; Columbia City Elementary School ranks 4th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Columbia City Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Columbia City Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Belmont Academy
Lake City · Charter other · Grades PK–12
828 students · 1.7 km away
Westside Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students · 8.2 km away
Columbia High School
Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,711 students · 9.5 km away
Summers Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 11 km away
Pinemount Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 11 km away
Lake City Middle School
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
809 students · 12 km away
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
455 students · 13 km away
Melrose Park Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students · 14 km away
Eastside Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Suntree Elementary School
Melbourne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
585 students
Palm Springs Elementary School
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
Miles Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
Floral Avenue Elementary School
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
Wicklow Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
Pinecrest Elementary School
Immokalee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
584 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia City Elementary School a good school?
Columbia City Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 67.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #814 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Columbia City Elementary School rank in Florida?
Columbia City Elementary School ranks #814 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #13275 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Columbia City Elementary School?
Columbia City Elementary School had 585 students in 2025.
Is Columbia City Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Columbia City Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Columbia City Elementary School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Columbia City Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.