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Columbia Elementary

Dekalb County Schools

About Us

About Columbia Elementary

 

Welcome to Columbia Elementary School, home of the Eagles. Columbia Elementary is a part 


of the dynamic Dekalb County School District. We are a Title 1 School, located in 


Decatur, Georgia. Currently, we serve approximately 300 students from pre-kindergarten 


through fifth grade. Our highly qualified teachers are dedicated to nurturing and inspiring 


successful students! 

 
Motto                                                                                           
“Soaring Above Expectations”
 
Vision                                                                                           
The vision of Columbia Elementary is to foster an environment that is highly regarded for its

academic excellence, parental involvement and community engagement, which will prepare and

inspire our students to compete in a global society.
 
Mission Statement                                                                      
At Columbia, we are dedicated to achieving student success by providing rigorous instruction in 

a risk-free environment where all students feel valued and safe. We embrace all stakeholders of 

the community and encourage continuous parental and community involvement that inspires 

good character and citizenship. 
 
Core Values                                                                                 
BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE, and BE READY