Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Columbia Valley 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbia Valley Elementary serves the southern part of Vancouver, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Valley Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbia Valley 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 Valley Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1306 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)
35-39%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Columbia Valley Elementary School is ranked #1306 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Columbia Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Illahee Elementary School, Fishers Landing 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Valley Elementary School?
360 students attend Columbia Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Columbia Valley Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Valley Elementary School?
Columbia Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbia Valley Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Valley Elementary School part of?
Columbia Valley Elementary School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
In what neighborhood is Columbia Valley Elementary School located?
Columbia Valley Elementary School is located in the Bennington neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.
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