Columbia Elementary School
Madison, AL 35758
Phone: (256) 430-2751
Fax: (256) 430-2794
District: Madison City School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 691 students
Columbia Elementary School, a public school located in Madison, AL, serves grades K-5 in the Madison City School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Columbia Elementary School is a public school located in Madison, AL. 691 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Alabama Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 10/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Alabama Department of Education. |
Posted: July 19, 2022
Great teaches and leadership who genuinely care about their students.
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Posted: December 31, 2018
We love Columbia. I have one child who has graduated from it and another two who are there currently. One of my children struggles academically and two excel. My child who struggles was given additional help without me ever having to ask. A couple of my children have enjoyed math club, science club, and chess team, and one child enjoyed being in the school play. The administrators care about your children and are great with responding to concerns. PTA is active and offers many opportunities to volunteer.
Posted: December 31, 2018
Posted: December 31, 2018
Posted: December 31, 2018
School follows the Leader in Me program
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Posted: April 21, 2018
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Posted: April 21, 2018
Some people say that CES is awful! But I strongly disagree. I've been a student here for a long time and ive learned he teachers and staff are super kind and encouraging! Some other studens don like school because it's, well, school! When hey tell their parents about it they twist it all up, and its almost never what its actually like!!! When a bully comes, teachers help and care. When you have problems, they help you! This is a great school, and i actually do no want o go to middle school because i would have to switch schools!!!!
Posted: August 8, 2016
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Posted: August 8, 2016
This is our first year at Columbia and we are very pleased with our child's teacher, the administration and overall support we have received during this difficult transition.
Posted: April 19, 2016
Posted: April 19, 2016
Some are amazing; but the bad outnumber the good by a lot. The biggest qualifier for the teachers is if they went to the city's high school.
Posted: April 19, 2016
It averages out; some teachers give no homework, while others give way too much. Homework is usually irrelevant to kids; bunch of test prep.
Posted: April 19, 2016
This school has poor teacher/student, teacher/parent, & administration/parent relationships. There's a lot of negative teachers who don't like children or people in general. We have had a few good teachers; but the bad outweigh the good by a lot. Test scores are great because parents are highly educated & parents are forced to make kids do a lot of test prep homework. Principal thinks teachers can do no wrong. It's really sad that he respects my husband more than me & will respond to him simply because he's a man. We bought our home in this district because of previous good administration, and now we wish we were elsewhere. It's a shame that our kids' childhoods are spent at this school. One in particular killed my daughter's happy spirit. Other schools in area are much better!
Posted: March 12, 2015
There is a very small group of good, qualified teachers at this school. However, most of them are fresh out of college and inexperienced. They lack the basic knowledge and professionalism to do their jobs effectively. The teachers do not even appear to like children. The main qualifications for hiring teachers at this school and this system are that they attended the local high school and/or are the relative of someone in the system. Bob Jones grads and Madison County system admin apply only please. Nepotism and favoritism are rampant throughout Madison City! There are three pairs of mother/daughter teachers at this school alone! The communication from administration down is atrocious! Emails are not returned and requests for conferences are questioned. There have been four principals within the last five years. Our current principal is disingenuous at best. This is his first year as a principal and he does not have an elementary background. By far, this is the worst school and system that my children have attended. The belief MCS hires the best, most experienced teachers and administrators as well as is one of the top educational systems in our area is a myth!
Posted: December 16, 2013
The facility is nice, but I WOULD NOT recommend. My son's first grade teach, Kim Adams, was absolutely HORRIBLE! I went to the principal hoping to get a resolution with my problem, but he WAS NO help at all.
Posted: October 23, 2013
Great school for my grandson. He is adjusting well with kindergarten and looks forward to school everyday!
Posted: September 25, 2013
This school is awesome. The teachers are stellar, being able to know what my daughter does every minute of every day is also nice.
Posted: April 21, 2013
I am so happy that my children attend Columbia Elementary School. The teachers and school staff are top notch. This school encourages parent involvement and that makes it feel like a school family.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Meadow | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Madison | AL | 1.8 mi | |
| 2 | Burgreen Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Madison | AL | 2.1 mi | |
| 3 | Arch Street Apts | Apartment Complex | Madison | AL | 3.8 mi | |
| 4 | Hampton Cove | Area of Town | Owens Cross Roads | AL | 18.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | Madison | AL | 1.3 mi | |
| 2 | Huntsville | Huntsville | AL | 9.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Redstone Arsenal | 7 mi. |
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