Columbia Elementary

Columbia Elementary School is located at 21410 East San Jacinto Avenue in the Orange Vista area. It serves 670 students in grades K-5. The student-teacher ratio is 25:1 for classroom management. Math proficiency sits at 12% while reading proficiency is 24%. The student body has a 50% female and 50% male gender mix. Everyone is welcome at the school, and students from all backgrounds are welcome. There is a large room on campus that can be used for a lot of things, like student meetings. There are controlled entry points and a fence around the campus to keep everyone safe. The school is in the same district as all the other schools in the area. The music department offers various choral and instrumental groups that perform for the community throughout the year. New reading intervention programs have been introduced to boost literacy rates across all grade levels. Most homes in the area cost between $495,000 and $635,000. Parents say nice things about the staff who work with students and how much they care about keeping them safe. This school is doing everything it can to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

For three years in a row, Columbia Elementary has been proud to receive Platinum Recognition for its PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program. The school is now part of the district-wide "Perris Promise" program, which is all about giving students a voice and leadership. The annual Spring Recess and community wellness workshops are coming up.

Q1. Does Columbia Elementary School offer transportation services?

Ans. Students who live outside the walking distance limits set by the Val Verde Unified District can take the bus to school.

Q2. What kinds of art can kids do at Columbia Elementary School?

Ans. The school includes visual arts in its lessons and puts on an art show every year to show off students' work.

Q3. Does Columbia Elementary School have a library?

Ans. The campus has a media center with a lot of books and digital research tools that students can use.

Q4. Does Columbia Elementary School have an orientation for kindergarten?

Ans. Every spring, there is a "Round-Up" event to help new families get used to things and learn how to register.

Q5. What does Columbia Elementary School do to keep the campus safe?

Ans. The school has a full safety plan that includes regular emergency drills and a secure, single-point entry system for visitors.