Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Columbia Ridge 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbia Ridge Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Ephrata school district, covering approximately 327.9 square miles. The zone typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 15.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Ridge Elementary School's student population of 480 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbia Ridge 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 Ridge Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1406 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Columbia Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1406 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 Grant Elementary School, Midway Elementary School, Longview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Ridge Elementary School?
480 students attend Columbia Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Columbia Ridge Elementary School students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 17:1.
What grades does Columbia Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Ridge Elementary School part of?
Columbia Ridge Elementary School is part of Ephrata School District.
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