Columbia Elementary
El Monte, CA · El Monte City · Grades K-8
3,450th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 39%▼ Declining
Columbia Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Columbia Elementary 3,450th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2015 to 39th in 2025 — declining.
Columbia Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 571 students tested
Columbia Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 713 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.2% | 90.5% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 9.9% | 7.9% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Columbia Elementary
Typical home value $775K in zip 91731 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
- 7Legore ElementaryEl Monte City · 0.7 mi away1,847th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 46% - 7New Lexington ElementaryEl Monte City · 0.8 mi away1,824th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 53% - 1Willard F. Payne ElementaryMountain View Elementary · 0.9 mi away5,362nd of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 9% - 7Wilkerson ElementaryEl Monte City · 0.9 mi away2,215th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 41% - 7Rio Vista ElementaryEl Monte City · 0.9 mi away2,221st of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 44% - 3Baker ElementaryMountain View Elementary · 1.1 mi away4,073rd of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 24% - 2Miramonte ElementaryMountain View Elementary · 1.1 mi away5,018th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 13% - 6Shirpser ElementaryEl Monte City · 1.1 mi away2,794th of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Columbia Elementary in?
Columbia Elementary is part of the El Monte City district in El Monte, California.
Is Columbia Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Columbia Elementary 3,450th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Columbia Elementary?
Hispanic 91%, Asian 8% (713 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Columbia Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91731 is $775K 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.