MarylandSchoolsColumbia Academy

Columbia Academy

PrivateRegularGrades PK8
Columbia, Maryland · Nonsectarian
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students232
Student:Teacher10.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch
Title INo

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

Columbia Academy has a diverse student body with significant representation from multiple demographic groups. White students make up the largest group at 38.3%.

232students
White38.3%
Hispanic / Latino2.0%
Black / African American33.2%
Asian19.4%
American Indian / AN2.0%
Native Hawaiian / PI2.0%
Two or More3.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2022).

Gender Distribution

Female140
Male92

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.