Columbia Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Fruitvale Elementary · Grades K-6
2,758th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 51%▼ Declining
Columbia Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Columbia Elementary 2,758th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 51% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2015 to 51th in 2025 — declining.
Columbia Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 316 students tested
Columbia Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 594 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.5% | 49.5% | ▲ 14.0 pts | |
| White | 50.1% | 33.7% | ▼ 16.4 pts | |
| Asian | 8.5% | 6.2% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 4.9% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 3.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Columbia Elementary
Typical home value $459K in zip 93312 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Columbia Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7American ElementaryRosedale Union Elementary · 0.8 mi away2,057th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 47% - 6Quailwood ElementaryFruitvale Elementary · 1.2 mi away2,494th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 35% - 8Stockdale ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.3 mi away1,416th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 57% - 9Ronald Reagan ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.6 mi away940th of 5,659
ELA 70% · Math 60% - 7Endeavour ElementaryFruitvale Elementary · 1.9 mi away2,136th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 43% - 7Independence ElementaryRosedale Union Elementary · 2.2 mi away2,000th of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 42% - 7Rosedale-North ElementaryRosedale Union Elementary · 2.3 mi away2,188th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 44% - 7Leo B. Hart ElementaryPanama-Buena Vista Union · 2.3 mi away2,018th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Columbia Elementary in?
Columbia Elementary is part of the Fruitvale Elementary district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Columbia Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Columbia Elementary 2,758th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Columbia Elementary?
Hispanic 50%, White 34%, Asian 6%, Two or more races 5% (594 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Columbia Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93312 is $459K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.