Columbia Elementary School
Tel:
(509)662-7256
- Columbia Elementary School serves 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Columbia Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Columbia Elementary School's student population of 445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 445 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Columbia Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1977 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 26% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wenatchee School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Columbia Elementary School is Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wenatchee Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center Grades: 3-12 | 12 students
0.3 miles
316 Washington St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509)664-5552 0.3 3-12 12 - Wenatchee Pioneer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 631 students
0.5 miles
1620 Russell St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509)663-7171 0.5 6-8 631 - Wenatchee Valley Academy Of Learning Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 184 students
0.5 miles
1911 N Wenatche Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509)662-6417 0.5 K-12 184 - Wenatchee Open Doors Re-engagement Wenatchee Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 88 students
0.6 miles
233 N Chelan Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98807
(509)663-3091 0.6 9-12 88 - Wenatchee Orchard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 429 students
0.6 miles
1024 Orchard Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509)662-7745 0.6 6-8 429
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