Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School ranks in the top 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 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#802 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School's ranking?
Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School is ranked #802 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Valley Garden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mint Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School?
364 students attend Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School?
Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School part of?
Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School is part of Longview School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School located?
Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School is located in the Northlake And Corman neighborhood of Longview, WA.
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