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Columbia Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Lancaster, California · Eastside Union Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students620
Student:Teacher22.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch89%
Title INo
Columbia
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
620
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
89%+23.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Columbia Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Lancaster, California. The school enrolls 620 students. It is part of the Eastside Union Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictEastside Union Elementary
County6037
CityLancaster
ZIP93535
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061191009131

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment620
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino66.7%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian20.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races4.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
66.7%
Black
1.1%
Asian
20.7%
Two+
4.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %89%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)