Columbia Elementary is a public school for kids in Bakersfield, California. The Bakersfield City School District includes it. There are about 650 to 700 students in grades K–6 at the school. The student–teacher ratio is about 20:1, which is about what is normal for the district and the state. Columbia Elementary has a very diverse student body, with more than 90% of students being from minority groups. There are Hispanic, African American, White, and multiracial students in this group. A lot of the students come from families that don't have a lot of money. This affects how the school focuses on helping students and making sure everyone has the same access to learning resources. According to U.S. News, California's average scores in math and English Language Arts are lower than the national average. About 15 to 25 percent of students meet the standards for their grade. The school helps students do better in school by focusing on basic reading and writing skills, early intervention strategies, and structured classroom instruction. The amount of money spent on each student is what is normal for public schools. Columbia Elementary is in a Bakersfield neighborhood where homes are affordable. It offers a stable, community-centered place to learn, and the school is always looking for ways to help students do better in school and succeed.