Serving 209 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Columbia Crest A-stem Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbia Crest A-STEM Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ashford, WA, covering an area of approximately 363.1 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 31.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Crest A-stem Academy's student population of 209 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
Campus Size
13 acres
School Motto
Exploring Our Natural Environment
School Rankings
Columbia Crest A-stem Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Crest A-stem Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1556 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Crest A-stem Academy's ranking?
Columbia Crest A-stem Academy is ranked #1556 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Columbia Crest A-stem Academy often compared to?
Columbia Crest A-stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Eatonville Elementary School, Weyerhaeuser Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Crest A-stem Academy?
209 students attend Columbia Crest A-stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Columbia Crest A-stem Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Crest A-stem Academy?
Columbia Crest A-stem Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbia Crest A-stem Academy offer ?
Columbia Crest A-stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Columbia Crest A-stem Academy part of?
Columbia Crest A-stem Academy is part of Eatonville School District.
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