Columbia Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Annandale, Virginia 22003 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#168 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#1571 of 50,301 nationally
About Columbia Elementary
Columbia Elementary is a public elementary located in Annandale, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 377 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 168th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 377.
There are 8 schools in Annandale; Columbia Elementary ranks 3rd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)88%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 88%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Columbia Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Belvedere Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students · 1.2 km away
Poe Middle
Annandale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
879 students · 1.3 km away
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,108 students · 1.3 km away
Weyanoke Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students · 1.4 km away
Holmes Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students · 1.9 km away
Parklawn Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
963 students · 2.1 km away
Mason Crest Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
684 students · 2.3 km away
Beech Tree Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 2.7 km away
Annandale Terrace Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students · 2.8 km away
Annandale High
Annandale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,161 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Woodberry Hills Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
Perrymont Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Mountain View Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Lyles-Crouch Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Linkhorne Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Eastern Montgomery Elementary
Elliston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Elementary a good school?
Columbia Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 87.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #168 of 1,142 in Virginia. 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 rank in Virginia?
Columbia Elementary ranks #168 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #1571 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Columbia Elementary?
Columbia Elementary had 377 students in 2025.
Is Columbia Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Columbia Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Columbia Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Columbia Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.