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.