Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Columbia Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher 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 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbia Heights Elementary serves the southeast part of Longview, WA, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Heights Elementary School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Columbia Heights Elementary School 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 Heights Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#1084 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
69%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Columbia Heights Elementary School is ranked #1084 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Heights Elementary School?
331 students attend Columbia Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Columbia Heights Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Heights Elementary School?
Columbia Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbia Heights Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Heights Elementary School part of?
Columbia Heights Elementary School is part of Longview School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbia Heights Elementary School located?
Columbia Heights Elementary School is located in the Cascade City View neighborhood of Longview, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in Cascade City View.
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