Columbia County School District
- 372 WEST DUVAL ST
- LAKE CITY, FL 32055
- (386) 755-8000
24 School Reviews
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 66.2% | 66.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,493 | $8,995 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.8 | 14.1 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | - |
| Number of Students | 9,989 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 726 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,989 | 13.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 189 |
| Kindergarten Students | 845 |
| 1st Grade Students | 870 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 852 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 805 |
| 4th Grade Students | 829 |
| 5th Grade Students | 774 |
| 6th Grade Students | 776 |
| 7th Grade Students | 799 |
| 8th Grade Students | 741 |
| 9th Grade Students | 694 |
| 10th Grade Students | 687 |
| 11th Grade Students | 653 |
| 12th Grade Students | 527 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 32 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 84 |
| Hispanic | 417 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,173 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,948 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,998 |
| Female | 4,656 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 726 | 13.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 21 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 46 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 261 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 273 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 125 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 198 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 23 |
| Elementary | 11 |
| Secondary | 12 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 13 |
| Library Support Staff | 8 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 507 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 10 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 76 |
| School Administrators | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 34 |
| Student Support Services | 53 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 309 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $94,708,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $24,888,000 | 26.3% |
| Property Tax | $19,403,000 | 20.5% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $49,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch | $1,277,000 | 1.3% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $8,000 | 0.01% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,601,000 | 1.7% |
| Non-Specified | $13,000 | 0.01% |
| Other Sales and Services | $47,000 | 0.05% |
| Rents and Royalties | $24,000 | 0.03% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,537,000 | 1.6% |
| Miscellaneous | $929,000 | 1.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $59,756,000 | 63.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $28,293,000 | 29.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $383,000 | 0.4% |
| Special Education Programs | $10,331,000 | 10.9% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $172,000 | 0.2% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $368,000 | 0.4% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $1,314,000 | 1.4% |
| School Lunch Programs | $71,000 | 0.07% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $2,756,000 | 2.9% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,386,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Programs | $13,682,000 | 14.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $10,064,000 | 10.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,491,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,192,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $532,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $46,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $16,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $299,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,627,000 | 2.8% |
| Through State - Other | $1,393,000 | 1.5% |
| Direct - Other | $468,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $85,356,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $50,000,000 | 58.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $31,150,000 | 36.5% |
| Student Support | $5,047,000 | 5.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $4,712,000 | 5.0% |
| General Administration Support | $1,571,000 | 1.7% |
| School Administration Support | $3,952,000 | 4.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $8,731,000 | 9.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $5,286,000 | 5.6% |
| Other Support Services | $1,851,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,206,000 | 4.9% |
| Food Services | $4,206,000 | 4.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 66.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 507 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 57 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 21 | 0.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Columbia County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 16
- Students: 9,989
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 726
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| CHALLENGE LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1301 Nw Labonte Ln
Lake City, FL Public | 6-12 | 80 | 5.7 |  Review This School |
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| COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7438 Sw State Rd 47
Lake City, FL Public | PK-5 | 657 | 14.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
469 Se Fighting Tiger Dr
Lake City, FL Public | 9-12 | 1,819 | 17.2 | 5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
256 Se Beech St
Lake City, FL Public | PK-5 | 627 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| FIVE POINTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
303 Nw Johnson St
Lake City, FL Public | PK-5 | 544 | 12.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL | ||||
372 West Duval St
Lake City, FL Public | 1-12 | 10 | - | Review This School |
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| FORT WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
18119 Sw State Rd 47
Fort White, FL Public | PK-5 | 733 | 15.0 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
17828 Sw State Rd 47
Fort White, FL Public | 6-12 | 1,258 | 15.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
843 Sw Arlington Blvd
Lake City, FL Public | 6-10 | 1,082 | 19.0 | 4 out of 5 9 Reviews |
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| MELROSE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
820 Se Putnam St
Lake City, FL Public | PK-5 | 516 | 13.2 |  2.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| NIBLACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
837 Ne Broadway Ave
Lake City, FL Public | PK-5 | 302 | 9.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PINEMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
324 Sw Gabriel Rd
Lake City, FL Public | PK-5 | 440 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| RICHARDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
646 Se Pennsylvania St
Lake City, FL Public | 6-12 | 637 | 13.9 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SUMMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1388 Sw Mcfarlane Ave
Lake City, FL Public | PK-5 | 677 | 13.4 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VOCATIONAL/ADULT/COMMUNITY EDUCATION SCHOOL | ||||
409 Sw St Johns St
Lake City, FL Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1956 Sw County Rd 252b
Lake City, FL Public | PK-5 | 659 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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