Columbia Upper Elementary School

Summary:

Columbia Upper Elementary School is a public school serving grades 3-6 in the Columbia School District in Brooklyn, Michigan. With a student population of 420, the school is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and has a predominantly White student body.

Columbia Upper Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, with 59.2% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.3%, and 64.1% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.1%. The school also ranks in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools for its performance with low-socioeconomic status (SES) students. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, from 7.2% in 2018-2019 to 28.5% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.

While Columbia Upper Elementary School outperforms the state average, it is not the top-performing school in the immediate vicinity. For example, Ezra Eby Elementary School in the Napoleon Community Schools district has higher M-Step test scores in several subjects and grade levels compared to Columbia Upper Elementary School. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, suggesting that its performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 321 School St
       Brooklyn, MI  49230-8504


(517) 592-2181

District: Columbia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
435th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,015 Help


Students who attend Columbia Upper Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Columbia Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Two or more races:
5.8%
Hispanic:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbia Upper Elementary School ranks better than 70.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.38. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), two or more races (5.8%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia Upper Elementary School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia Upper Elementary School is $13,015.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbia Upper Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia Upper Elementary School 435th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Columbia Upper Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Columbia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia School District 120th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbia Upper Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Columbia Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.37 79th 1545 94.9%
2007 71.95 390th 1565 75.1%
2008 70.83 470th 1577 70.2%
2009 88.45 18th 1589 98.9%
2010 74.93 329th 1552 78.8%
2011 62.44 703rd 1552 54.7%
2012 72.95 389th 1566 75.2%
2013 63.66 559th 1563 64.2%
2014 64.33 546th 1533 64.4%
2015 48.65 853rd 1580 46.0%
2016 70.16 412th 1548 73.4%
2017 73.18 305th 1466 79.2%
2018 80.29 267th 1448 81.6%
2019 72.85 327th 1408 76.8%
2021 51.46 494th 1153 57.2%
2022 60.06 481st 1344 64.2%
2023 67.47 433rd 1470 70.5%
2024 68.38 435th 1486 70.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Columbia Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.34 72nd 403 82.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.63 139th 1397 90.1%
2019 76.08 159th 1134 86.0%
2021 53.65 301st 749 59.8%
2022 56.83 417th 1099 62.1%
2023 67.72 317th 1350 76.5%
2024 69.71 302nd 1381 78.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbia Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.60 422nd 1443 70.8%
2019 60.94 429th 1171 63.4%
2021 42.99 499th 902 44.7%
2022 56.35 429th 1106 61.2%
2023 59.76 461st 1321 65.1%
2024 56.76 520th 1342 61.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbia Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.84 177th 1446 87.8%
2019 75.78 237th 1196 80.2%
2021 46.04 465th 915 49.2%
2022 56.92 450th 1139 60.5%
2023 63.99 440th 1334 67.0%
2024 70.41 349th 1347 74.1%
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Rank History for White students at Columbia Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.40 310th 1253 75.3%
2019 64.75 358th 1128 68.3%
2021 43.21 560th 1005 44.3%
2022 54.13 493rd 1102 55.3%
2023 57.52 467th 1198 61.0%
2024 58.71 471st 1204 60.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbia Upper Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 289 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1989 283 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1990 277 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1991 293 1 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 303
1992 301 1 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 310
1993 291 1 1 1 6 n/a n/a 0 300
1994 296 2 4 2 4 n/a n/a 0 308
1995 325 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 331
1996 325 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 331
1997 297 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1998 278 2 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 289
1999 282 0 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 290
2000 407 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 415
2001 410 2 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 424
2002 462 7 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 462 7 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 467 6 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 481
2005 439 1 2 4 7 n/a n/a 0 453
2006 424 3 4 7 8 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 388 5 3 7 8 n/a n/a 0 411
2008 368 5 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2009 347 6 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 368
2010 354 6 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2011 332 5 4 7 0 0 3 0 351
2012 440 8 5 11 0 1 3 0 468
2013 418 4 6 10 1 0 3 0 442
2014 395 1 6 12 1 0 2 0 417
2015 352 1 5 9 2 0 5 0 374
2016 340 0 2 14 1 0 20 0 377
2017 358 0 1 15 1 0 23 0 398
2018 368 0 1 19 0 0 21 0 409
2019 356 3 1 24 0 0 15 0 399
2020 356 5 0 19 0 0 19 0 399
2021 382 3 0 20 0 0 20 0 425
2022 393 3 0 15 0 0 21 0 432
2023 377 3 1 14 0 0 25 0 420
2024 387 3 1 15 0 0 25 0 431

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbia Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 n/a n/a n/a
1989 286 n/a n/a 9.4
1990 281 17.0 16.5 5
1991 303 n/a n/a n/a
1992 310 n/a n/a n/a
1993 300 n/a 0.0 0
1994 308 18.8 16.4 7.5
1995 331 20.5 16.1 7.6
1996 331 20.5 16.1 7.6
1997 300 20.0 15.0 8
1998 289 19.0 15.2 13.1
1999 290 18.0 16.1 10.3
2000 415 22.5 18.4 17.1
2001 424 24.5 17.3 16
2002 481 28.7 16.8 17
2003 481 28.7 16.8 17
2004 481 27.0 17.8 18.9
2005 453 24.0 18.9 23
2006 446 21.5 20.7 23.5
2007 411 21.8 18.9 23.4
2008 386 20.7 18.6 25.1
2009 368 20.7 17.8 28.5
2010 371 19.6 18.9 31.3
2011 351 17.8 19.6 37.3
2012 468 25.1 18.5 43.2
2013 442 24.6 17.9 44.1
2014 417 24.5 17.0 37.4
2015 374 23.0 16.2 45.2
2016 377 17.0 22.1 48
2017 398 20.8 19.0 42
2018 409 21.8 18.7 45.7
2019 399 22.0 18.1 46.6
2020 399 23.5 16.9 46.4
2021 425 22.3 19.0 45.6
2022 432 22.1 19.4 42.8
2023 420 24.3 17.2 47.4
2024 431 27.3 15.7 45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbia Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 n/a n/a n/a
1989 286 n/a n/a 9.4
1990 281 17.0 16.5 5
1991 303 n/a n/a n/a
1992 310 n/a n/a n/a
1993 300 n/a 0.0 0
1994 308 18.8 16.4 7.5
1995 331 20.5 16.1 7.6
1996 331 20.5 16.1 7.6
1997 300 20.0 15.0 8
1998 289 19.0 15.2 13.1
1999 290 18.0 16.1 10.3
2000 415 22.5 18.4 17.1
2001 424 24.5 17.3 16
2002 481 28.7 16.8 17
2003 481 28.7 16.8 17
2004 481 27.0 17.8 18.9
2005 453 24.0 18.9 23
2006 446 21.5 20.7 23.5
2007 411 21.8 18.9 23.4
2008 386 20.7 18.6 25.1
2009 368 20.7 17.8 28.5
2010 371 19.6 18.9 31.3
2011 351 17.8 19.6 37.3
2012 468 25.1 18.5 43.2
2013 442 24.6 17.9 44.1
2014 417 24.5 17.0 37.4
2015 374 23.0 16.2 45.2
2016 377 17.0 22.1 48
2017 398 20.8 19.0 42
2018 409 21.8 18.7 45.7
2019 399 22.0 18.1 46.6
2020 399 23.5 16.9 46.4
2021 425 22.3 19.0 45.6
2022 432 22.1 19.4 42.8
2023 420 24.3 17.2 47.4
2024 431 27.3 15.7 45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbia Upper Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $720 (7.3%) $9,201 (92.8%) $9,920
2020 $648 (6.5%) $9,363 (93.5%) $10,011
2021 $982 (10.2%) $8,619 (89.8%) $9,602
2022 $972 (9.3%) $9,523 (90.7%) $10,495
2023 $1,958 (15.0%) $11,058 (85.0%) $13,015

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia Upper Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 327th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 433rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Upper Elementary School)59.452
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School District)59.452
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Columbia Upper Elementary School)5154.5
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Columbia School District)5154.5
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Upper Elementary School)72.855.1
 17.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School District)72.855.1
 17.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Columbia Upper Elementary School)64.145.8
 18.3%
   4th Grade Math (Columbia School District)64.145.8
 18.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Upper Elementary School)64.758.1
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School District)64.758.1
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Columbia Upper Elementary School)41.226.5
 14.7%
   5th Grade Math (Columbia School District)41.226.5
 14.7%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Columbia Upper Elementary School)24.526.5
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Columbia School District)24.526.5
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Upper Elementary School)58.950.5
 8.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia School District)58.950.5
 8.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Columbia Upper Elementary School)38.345.1
 6.8%
   6th Grade Math (Columbia School District)38.345.3
 7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students399420
 5.3%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic2414
 41.7%
Pacific Islander00
White356377
 5.9%
Two or More Races1525
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.6%47.4%
 0.8%


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Columbia Upper Elementary School ranks 435th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Columbia Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Columbia Central High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended Columbia Upper Elementary School.

Students at Columbia Upper Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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