C
Columbia School District
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves Columbia.
Students
440
Schools
1
Spent per student
$26,516
CT $25,892
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
22%
What stands out about Columbia School District
- School Grade C: better than 30% of Connecticut districts
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- 10 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 10% since 2020
Test scores vs. CT
2020–21Math proficiency26%
State average 37.4%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 50.1%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$26,516 per student · 2% above CT
Spending
Classroom instruction 46%Support & administration 50%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 72%State 25%Federal 3%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
400’20
440’21
462’22
475’23
440’24
Up 10% since 2020.
Students
White 83%Hispanic 11%Two or more races 5%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.