The top reported proficiency rate is 70% in Science. The lowest is 62% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Columbia School
Columbia School is a public elementary school in Kaysville, Utah, serving students from prekindergarten through sixth grade. It is part of the Davis District, one of the larger school systems in the state, and sits in a primarily residential, family-oriented city midway between Salt Lake City and Ogden along the Wasatch Front. The school’s grade band means it does not have a graduation rate—that measure applies only to high schools—and there is no reported chronic absenteeism data available for this school.
On state assessments, Columbia School’s students perform at a level that places the school in the top quartile among all elementary schools within Davis County. In the most recent testing years, proficiency rates across math, English language arts, and science all fell in a similar range, with science showing the highest share of students meeting the state’s proficiency benchmarks. These results reflect consistent academic performance relative to other schools in the county, though the data represents a single point in time and does not include year-over-year trends or participation rates. The available assessment information is sufficient to give a general picture, but families wanting to track growth over time would need to ask the school for trend data.
The student body is relatively homogeneous. A large majority of students are white, with small shares identifying as Hispanic, two or more races, Asian, Black, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. About one in seven students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a rate that is well below the national average and points to a predominantly middle-income or higher-income population. The school enrolls roughly the size of a typical elementary school for its grade span, with class sizes that appear moderate across each grade from kindergarten through sixth grade.
Housing in the Kaysville area is expensive. Home values are well above the state median and substantially above the national median, and rents are high relative to incomes. This context matters for families considering a move to the attendance zone. The local economy is shaped by the broader Wasatch Front job market, with many residents commuting to nearby employment centers, including Hill Air Force Base. Kaysville itself has a historic Main Street, extensive park space, and the Utah Botanical Center. The city promotes a quiet, family-centered atmosphere, and the school is one of several elementary campuses serving the community.
The Davis District has recently made two notable changes that affect families in the area. A new comprehensive high school opened in Farmington in 2022, which altered feeder patterns for several elementary schools, including Columbia School, and which high school students in Kaysville eventually attend. Additionally, Utah expanded optional full-day kindergarten statewide starting in the 2023-24 school year, a change that applies to all district elementary schools including Columbia. Families with younger children now have that option available at no extra cost.
There is no data reported on the school’s staffing ratios, discipline rates, or specific program offerings such as gifted education or special education services. The school’s website was not provided as part of the available information, so families seeking details on enrichment, extracurriculars, or support programs would need to contact the school directly.
Columbia School fits a family looking for a suburban elementary school with academic results that are strong relative to its county peers, in an affluent, family-oriented community with high housing costs. The student population is not very diverse, and the school does not serve grades beyond sixth, so families will need to plan for the middle and high school years within the broader Davis District. The available academic data is encouraging but limited; parents should consider visiting the school and reviewing its programs firsthand.
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