Columbia Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Decatur, Georgia 30032 · DeKalb County
#1072 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#43953 of 50,301 nationally
About Columbia Elementary School
Columbia Elementary School is a public elementary located in Decatur, in the DeKalb County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 364 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1072nd of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 364.
There are 42 schools in Decatur; Columbia Elementary School ranks 22nd of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)26%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Columbia Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Columbia High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
877 students · 1.1 km away
Snapfinger Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students · 1.7 km away
Toney Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
207 students · 2.1 km away
Kelley Lake Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students · 2.5 km away
Columbia Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students · 2.5 km away
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 4–8
273 students · 2.8 km away
Flat Shoals Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students · 2.9 km away
PEACE Academy Charter School
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
241 students · 2.9 km away
Peachcrest Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students · 3.3 km away
Canby Lane Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Miller County Elementary School
Colquitt · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
Ruskin Elementary School
Waycross · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
Washington-Wilkes Primary School
Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
365 students
Fowler Drive Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Northside Elementary School
Newnan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Fairmount Elementary School
Fairmount · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Elementary School a good school?
Columbia Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 21.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1072 of 1,308 in Georgia. 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 Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Columbia Elementary School ranks #1072 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #43953 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School had 364 students in 2025.
Is Columbia Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Columbia Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Columbia Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Columbia Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.