West Columbia El
West Columbia, TX · Columbia-Brazoria ISD · Grades K-5
2,294th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 48%▲ Improving
West Columbia El ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Columbia El 2,294th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — improving.
West Columbia El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 361 students tested
West Columbia El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 693 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.3% | 60.2% | ▲ 10.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 36.4% | 29.9% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| Black | 10.4% | 6.2% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 3.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near West Columbia El
Typical home value $266K in zip 77486 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near West Columbia El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Wild Peach ElColumbia-Brazoria ISD · 4.4 mi away
- 4Barrow ElColumbia-Brazoria ISD · 7.4 mi away2,662nd of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 39% - 4Sweeny ElSweeny ISD · 7.6 mi away2,717th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 45% - 7Westside ElAngleton ISD · 12 mi away1,325th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 54% - 5Damon ElDamon ISD · 12.1 mi away2,544th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 37% - 9Bess Brannen ElBrazosport ISD · 12.8 mi away492nd of 4,406
ELA 79% · Math 63% - 7Central ElAngleton ISD · 13.3 mi away1,564th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 57% - 7Southside ElAngleton ISD · 13.5 mi away1,657th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 54%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Columbia El in?
West Columbia El is part of the Columbia-Brazoria ISD district in West Columbia, Texas.
Is West Columbia El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Columbia El 2,294th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of West Columbia El?
White 60%, Hispanic 30%, Black 6%, Two or more races 3% (693 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Columbia El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77486 is $266K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.