West Columbia El
West Columbia, TX · Columbia-Brazoria ISD
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Town, fringe
2,294th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 48%▲ Improving
711 S GRAY, West Columbia, TX 77486
(979)345-5147NCES ID 481467000960Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 361 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 693 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.0% | 60.2% | ▲ 9.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 34.7% | 29.9% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Black | 10.2% | 6.2% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 3.0% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $266K in zip 77486 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.