Columbia Borough School District
- 200 NORTH FIFTH ST
- COLUMBIA, PA 17512
- (717) 684-2283
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 82.7% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,930 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.9 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,376 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 116 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,376 | 11.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 113 |
| 1st Grade Students | 120 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 121 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 106 |
| 4th Grade Students | 107 |
| 5th Grade Students | 91 |
| 6th Grade Students | 97 |
| 7th Grade Students | 103 |
| 8th Grade Students | 111 |
| 9th Grade Students | 101 |
| 10th Grade Students | 117 |
| 11th Grade Students | 91 |
| 12th Grade Students | 85 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 13 |
| Hispanic | 200 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 161 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 988 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 713 |
| Female | 650 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 116 | 11.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 52 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 55 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 4 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 3 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 4 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 87 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 4 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 14 |
| Student Support Services | 6 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 58 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $20,892,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $10,631,000 | 50.9% |
| Property Tax | $7,212,000 | 34.5% |
| Public Utility Tax | $11,000 | 0.05% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $839,000 | 4.0% |
| All Other Taxes | $65,000 | 0.3% |
| Other School Systems | $43,000 | 0.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $14,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch | $269,000 | 1.3% |
| District Activity Receipts | $19,000 | 0.09% |
| Rents and Royalties | $42,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $249,000 | 1.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,865,000 | 8.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $8,824,000 | 42.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $5,607,000 | 26.8% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $692,000 | 3.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,150,000 | 5.5% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $54,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch Programs | $52,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $649,000 | 3.1% |
| Transportation Programs | $11,000 | 0.05% |
| Other Programs | $609,000 | 2.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,437,000 | 6.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $543,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $112,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $7,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $365,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Other | $32,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Other | $375,000 | 1.8% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $14,250,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $8,829,000 | 62.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $4,625,000 | 32.5% |
| Student Support | $952,000 | 4.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $957,000 | 4.6% |
| General Administration Support | $353,000 | 1.7% |
| School Administration Support | $540,000 | 2.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,324,000 | 6.3% |
| Other Support Services | $499,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $796,000 | 5.6% |
| Food Services | $796,000 | 3.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 82.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 110 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 22 | 4.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Columbia Borough School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 3
- Students: 1,376
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 116
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| COLUMBIA JUNIOR / HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
901 Ironville Pk
Columbia, PA Public | 7-12 | 608 | 11.6 |  Review This School |
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| PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
50 South 6th St
Columbia, PA Public | KG-6 | 448 | 11.7 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
45 North 9th St
Columbia, PA Public | KG-6 | 307 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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