Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Columbia Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Ridge Elementary School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Ridge Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
45%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Columbia Ridge Elementary School is ranked #926 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Columbia Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midway Elementary School, Grant Elementary School, Longview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Ridge Elementary School?
462 students attend Columbia Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Columbia Ridge Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Ridge Elementary School?
Columbia Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Columbia Ridge Elementary School part of?
Columbia Ridge Elementary School is part of Ephrata School District.
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