Columbia Elementary School
Public Choice Magnet
| Grades: PK-5
Address
3120 St. Louis Avenue , St. Louis, MO 63106Contact
314-533-2750This school is wheelchair accessible
About this school
Mission
Columbia will be relentless in providing rigorous instruction that allows our students to compete globally.
Quick Fact 1
Gifted program in grades PreK-3
Quick Fact 2
Columbia has technology in all classrooms.
Quick Fact 3
Columbia accepts PK3 students
Key Upcoming Dates
No key upcoming events found.
Events
No upcoming events found.
School Hours
Core School Hours
07:00 am - 02:00 pm
Before School Care
No
After School Care
No
Transportation
School Bus
Yes
Post Activity Transportation
No
After School Transportation
No
Public Transit Options
See Maps
Cost
Tuition
Free
Financial Assitance
N/A
Uniform
Yes
USDA Food Program
No
Free Breakfast
Yes
Free Lunch
Yes
Staffing
Principal
Ms. DeShonda Payton deshonda.payton@slps.org
Parent Coordinator
N/A
Teachers On Staff
13
Teachers Returning from Last Year
N/A%
Nurses On Staff
Full Time
Counselors On Staff
Full Time
Social Workers On Staff
Part Time
Special Education
Yes
ESOL
No
Student Diversity
| Total Students | 169.0 |
|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | N/A |
| Asian | N/A |
| Black | 98.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | N/A |
| Hispanic | N/A |
| White | N/A |
| Multiracial | N/A |
| Total Students | 169.0 |
|---|---|
| Male | 49.0% |
| Female | 51.0% |
| Limited English Proficient | N/A |
| Students With Disabilities | 10.1% |
| Low Income | 100.0% |
3
Average
2
Below Average
Student Learning
2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average Missouri Assessment Program
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 13.1% | 23.9% | 46.8% |
| Mathematics | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 6.6% | 20.2% | 41.0% |
| Science | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 16.8% | 21.6% | 40.3% |
4 Above Average 5 Way Above Average Academic Growth
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 2 Below Average 3 Average 50.0% | 50.7% | 49.9% |
| Mathematics | 5 Way Above Average 5 Way Above Average 55.0% | 50.8% | 50.0% |
2
Below Average
1
Way Below Average
Safety & Climate
2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average Attendance
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance Rate | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 41.6% | 52.3% | 76.5% |
3 Average 3 Average Bullying Incidents
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Basis of Race/Nationality | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| On Basis of Gender | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| On Basis of Disability | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
0 0 Discipline
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out of School Suspensions (OSS) | 0 0 | 6.4% | 3.6% |
3
Average
2
Below Average
Teacher Profile
1 Way Below Average 2 Below Average Teacher Profile
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Years of Experience | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 6.2 | 7.3 | 12.7 |
| % of Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 5 Way Above Average 4 Above Average 73.1% | 37.1% | 58.7% |
3 Average 3 Average Students per Teacher
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per Teacher | 3 Average 3 Average 15.0 | 15.9 | 18.3 |
Education Focus
Music
Yes
Visual and Performing Arts
Yes
World Languages
No
Technology
Yes
Special Education
Yes
Activities
Activities with Partner Organizations
N/A
After School Clubs
N/A
Sports
N/A
Visual and Performing Arts
N/A
School Visits & Enrollment
Application Open Date
Application Deadline
Application Fee
Interview Required
No
Student Required to live within city limits?
No
School Tours or Shadow Days?
No
Requirements / Recommended Tests
Enrollment Criteria
- Reside in school catchement area
- Current proof of residency
- Child's birth certificate
- Immunization/physical/shot records
- parent/guardian photo ID
- Parenting plan/court order or proof of guardianship (if applicable)
