Columbia Elementary School

1502 Elm St
Rochester, IN 46975
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Columbia Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Columbia Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres

School Rankings

The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Zebras

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Columbia Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Akron Elementary School, Caston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
325 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Columbia Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
Columbia Elementary School is part of Rochester Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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