Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbia Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Columbia Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7690 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Columbia Heights Elementary School is ranked #7690 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Columbia Heights Elementary School?
320 students attend Columbia Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Columbia Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Heights Elementary School?
Columbia Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbia Heights Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Columbia Heights Elementary School part of?
Columbia Heights Elementary School is part of Harlandale Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbia Heights Elementary School located?
Columbia Heights Elementary School is located in the Harlandale neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 21 other public schools located in Harlandale.
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