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Columbia Academy

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 0–8
Corning, California · Corning Union Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students8
Student:Teacher4.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo
Columbia Academy
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
8
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+16.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
4.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Columbia Academy is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Corning, California. The school enrolls 8 students. It is part of the Corning 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.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictCorning Union Elementary
County6103
CityCorning
ZIP96021
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060978007459

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment8
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino37.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native62.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
37.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
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.

FRL %82%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)