Columbia Elementary, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Columbia Elementary

Columbia Elementary is a kindergarten through grade 8 district in Shasta County serving a small student population across three schools: Columbia Elementary (the primary school), Mountain View Middle, and a community day program. The district sits in Redding, a mid-sized city in the northern Sacramento Valley where housing values are moderate for the state and remain relatively stable.

The district's academic performance shows mixed results with notable challenges in mathematics. In English language arts, proficiency is below the midpoint for Shasta County's districts, with performance declining as students advance through the grades. Math proficiency is weaker still, with the strongest result in third grade and a pronounced drop in the middle years, particularly in grades five and six where proficiency falls steeply. Science proficiency in tested grades is similarly low, below that of English language arts. The sole older comparison available, from social studies in grade eight, showed lower attainment than current state averages would suggest. Across these results, proficiency in English language arts is slightly stronger than math, though neither represents strength, and the pattern of decline from elementary to middle grades warrants attention.

The student body is predominantly white with a meaningful share identifying as Hispanic or as multiracial. Smaller shares of Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Black students also attend. Data on students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, students with individualized education plans, and English learners was not available, limiting a fuller picture of economic conditions and support needs within the district.

The district's chronic absenteeism rate is above the county median, which may reflect broader challenges or different attendance tracking. Per-pupil spending is in the upper-middle range for county districts, suggesting the district invests at a level comparable to or above many of its peers, though spending alone does not determine outcomes. The district serves grades K through 8 only; high school students typically attend schools outside the district.

Housing in Redding is moderately priced for California, making it somewhat more affordable than the state average. Mortgages on typical homes would require a moderate income, and rents are stable. Economic conditions in the broader region are stable, with unemployment at typical levels.

A parent considering this district should understand that academic performance across tested subjects is currently below county averages, with math proficiency presenting a particular concern. The district's approach to addressing these performance gaps, any curriculum or instructional initiatives underway, and the nature of support services available were not documented in accessible sources, so a parent may want to look into these further directly with school leadership.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

782

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 14%

Black 1%

White 71%

Asian 3%

Two+ 9%

Am. Indian / AK Native 2%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

40%

—

Gr 3

37%

64%

Gr 4

50%

45%

Gr 5

36%

41%

Gr 6

31%

Gr 7

44%

53%

Gr 8

42%

44%

Math

Gr ALL

28%

—

Gr 3

49%

69%

Gr 4

39%

43%

Gr 5

24%

33%

Gr 6

17%

Gr 7

26%

31%

Gr 8

18%

31%

Science

Gr 5

31%

28%

Gr 8

32%

31%

Gr HS

32%

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Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Columbia Elementary

Mountain View Middle

Columbia-East Valley K-6 Community Day

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

59%

Grade 3

42%

Grade 4

29%

Grade 5

13%

Grade 6

29%

Grade 7

25%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

51%

Grade 3

47%

Grade 4

39%

Grade 5

31%

Grade 6

50%

Grade 7

43%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

30%

Grade 5

32%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

46%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$405,767

Year-over-year change-1.4%

vs. state typical0.52x

vs. national typical1.10x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
96003	Redding	$406K	-1.4%	100.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,661/mo

Year-over-year change+4.7%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
96003	Redding	$1,661	+4.7%	100.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,048/mo

Home price / national median income4.8x

Annual rent / national median income23.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$387/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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