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Columbia Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Columbia Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Ephrata, Washington, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Ephrata School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 50.85% White and 45.53% Hispanic students.

Academically, Columbia Ridge Elementary's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) tests is generally lower than the Ephrata School District and Washington state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 39.44% of students were proficient or better in SBAC English Language Arts, compared to 46.95% for the district and 52.63% for the state. In SBAC Math, 44.13% of students were proficient or better, compared to 36.92% for the district and 41.68% for the state. Interestingly, the school's Hispanic students perform better than the overall school, ranking 297 out of 651 Washington elementary schools, while White students perform significantly worse, ranking 787 out of 1,009 schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Columbia Ridge Elementary's performance appears to be lower, particularly in math. For example, Longview Elementary in the Moses Lake School District had 45.79% of students proficient or better in SBAC Math, compared to 44.13% at Columbia Ridge Elementary. The school's fluctuating spending and student-teacher ratio may also be factors in its academic performance, which has ranged from a high of 404 out of 1,097 Washington elementary schools and a 3-star rating to a low of 862 out of 1,169 schools and a 1-star rating in recent years.


Detail:

Public K-4

 60 H SE
       Ephrata, WA  98823

(509) 754-2882

District: Ephrata School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
736th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,040 Help


Students who attend Columbia Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ephrata Middle School
    Parkway School
High:    Ephrata High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.4%
Hispanic:
47.3%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbia Ridge Elementary ranks worse than 63% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Columbia Ridge Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ephrata School District. Racial makeup is: White (49.4%), Hispanic (47.3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia Ridge Elementary is 15.7, which is the 2nd best among 2 elementary schools in the Ephrata School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia Ridge Elementary is $16,040. 2 elementary schools in the Ephrata School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbia Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia Ridge Elementary 736th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Columbia Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Female students:
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White students:


Ephrata School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ephrata School District 168th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbia Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Columbia Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.68 524th 1026 48.9%
2005 27.22 802nd 1031 22.2%
2006 63.88 362nd 1051 65.6%
2007 56.50 470th 1069 56.0%
2008 45.92 616th 1067 42.3%
2009 35.60 755th 1072 29.6%
2010 35.87 748th 1088 31.3%
2011 39.26 718th 1092 34.2%
2012 63.62 404th 1097 63.2%
2013 41.92 693rd 1106 37.3%
2019 42.90 664th 1130 41.2%
2022 27.18 862nd 1169 26.3%
2023 30.81 817th 1169 30.1%
2024 36.31 736th 1168 37.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Columbia Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.36 22nd 248 91.1%
2024 27.28 236th 320 26.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Columbia Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.41 260th 478 45.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.75 308th 835 63.1%
2019 54.49 448th 979 54.2%
2022 42.46 587th 1019 42.4%
2023 37.56 652nd 1013 35.6%
2024 47.18 547th 1024 46.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbia Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.54 638th 1004 36.5%
2019 46.10 613th 1068 42.6%
2022 33.08 750th 1100 31.8%
2023 32.80 740th 1094 32.4%
2024 42.50 615th 1093 43.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbia Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.90 647th 1075 39.8%
2022 21.41 901st 1113 19.0%
2023 27.17 821st 1099 25.3%
2024 27.94 804th 1099 26.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbia Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.30 285th 697 59.1%
2022 35.21 446th 694 35.7%
2023 25.62 507th 633 19.9%
2024 53.43 297th 651 54.4%
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Rank History for White students at Columbia Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.15 620th 1027 39.6%
2022 24.37 840th 1031 18.5%
2023 33.25 719th 1011 28.9%
2024 26.47 787th 1009 22.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Monday, September 14, 2020

Open Quote Started 1st grade here in 1951. We were the first kids the school was brand new. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Columbia Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 362 4 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1989 329 3 3 21 2 n/a n/a 0 358
1990 341 3 6 25 2 n/a n/a 0 377
1991 383 5 9 26 1 n/a n/a 0 424
1992 368 1 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1993 331 3 8 31 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1994 333 2 5 40 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1995 340 0 5 44 1 n/a n/a 0 390
1996 340 0 5 44 1 n/a n/a 0 390
1997 349 0 4 55 3 n/a n/a 0 411
1998 355 0 3 52 4 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 356 1 1 67 2 n/a n/a 0 427
2000 331 1 0 72 4 n/a n/a 0 408
2001 321 3 4 71 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2002 315 2 8 87 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 315 2 8 87 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 325 4 8 92 4 n/a n/a 0 433
2005 285 3 7 105 2 n/a n/a 0 402
2006 284 2 6 114 2 n/a n/a 0 408
2007 306 2 4 96 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 283 9 4 91 3 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 277 4 6 93 4 n/a n/a 3 387
2010 268 5 7 103 7 n/a n/a 4 394
2011 275 2 0 124 3 0 18 0 422
2012 248 2 0 143 2 0 17 0 412
2013 275 2 0 148 2 0 14 0 441
2014 282 2 1 172 1 0 9 0 467
2015 298 2 0 182 0 0 12 0 494
2016 286 1 0 180 0 1 8 0 476
2017 287 1 0 186 0 1 7 0 482
2018 271 0 1 193 0 1 8 0 474
2019 276 0 3 179 0 1 7 0 466
2020 279 4 5 171 1 1 9 0 470
2021 214 2 5 172 1 0 9 0 403
2022 230 2 7 206 0 3 14 0 462
2023 239 1 3 214 0 4 9 0 470
2024 239 1 3 229 1 3 8 0 484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbia Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 389 16.0 24.3 0
1989 358 19.0 18.8 n/a
1990 377 18.6 20.2 0
1991 424 18.6 22.7 n/a
1992 395 19.5 20.2 n/a
1993 373 19.3 19.3 n/a
1994 381 17.6 21.6 n/a
1995 390 18.3 21.3 n/a
1996 390 18.3 21.3 n/a
1997 411 19.3 21.3 n/a
1998 414 20.5 20.2 n/a
1999 427 19.1 22.4 n/a
2000 408 20.4 20.0 n/a
2001 401 20.4 19.7 n/a
2002 414 20.8 19.9 45.7
2003 414 20.8 19.9 45.7
2004 433 21.0 20.6 47.8
2005 402 20.8 19.3 54.7
2006 408 21.8 18.7 63.5
2007 410 22.9 17.9 62.4
2008 390 23.9 16.3 64.4
2009 387 23.9 16.2 61.5
2010 394 21.1 18.6 64.6
2011 422 22.0 19.1 65.9
2012 412 22.0 18.7 69.2
2013 441 22.0 20.0 70.1
2014 467 n/a n/a 72.2
2015 494 31.0 15.9 69.6
2016 476 28.0 17.0 67.6
2017 482 30.6 15.7 68.3
2018 474 30.6 15.4 67.3
2019 466 30.8 15.1 62.4
2020 470 29.8 15.7 58.5
2021 403 29.8 13.4 58.8
2022 462 29.8 15.4 55.2
2023 470 29.9 15.7 64.9
2024 484 30.8 15.7 66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbia Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 389 16.0 24.3 0
1989 358 19.0 18.8 n/a
1990 377 18.6 20.2 0
1991 424 18.6 22.7 n/a
1992 395 19.5 20.2 n/a
1993 373 19.3 19.3 n/a
1994 381 17.6 21.6 n/a
1995 390 18.3 21.3 n/a
1996 390 18.3 21.3 n/a
1997 411 19.3 21.3 n/a
1998 414 20.5 20.2 n/a
1999 427 19.1 22.4 n/a
2000 408 20.4 20.0 n/a
2001 401 20.4 19.7 n/a
2002 414 20.8 19.9 45.7
2003 414 20.8 19.9 45.7
2004 433 21.0 20.6 47.8
2005 402 20.8 19.3 54.7
2006 408 21.8 18.7 63.5
2007 410 22.9 17.9 62.4
2008 390 23.9 16.3 64.4
2009 387 23.9 16.2 61.5
2010 394 21.1 18.6 64.6
2011 422 22.0 19.1 65.9
2012 412 22.0 18.7 69.2
2013 441 22.0 20.0 70.1
2014 467 n/a n/a 72.2
2015 494 31.0 15.9 69.6
2016 476 28.0 17.0 67.6
2017 482 30.6 15.7 68.3
2018 474 30.6 15.4 67.3
2019 466 30.8 15.1 62.4
2020 470 29.8 15.7 58.5
2021 403 29.8 13.4 58.8
2022 462 29.8 15.4 55.2
2023 470 29.9 15.7 64.9
2024 484 30.8 15.7 66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201697.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.8%97.8%98.9%97.8%97.8%97.8%
201784.2%1.1%0.0%5.3%4.2%88.4%87.4%91.6%88.4%89.5%87.4%
201894.1%0.0%0.0%1.2%0.0%95.3%95.3%100.0%95.3%95.3%95.3%
201989.5%0.0%1.2%3.5%3.5%90.7%90.7%95.4%94.2%93.0%90.7%
202092.2%2.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.1%93.1%92.2%92.2%93.1%93.1%93.1%93.1%93.1%
202187.2%1.2%0.0%1.2%0.0%90.7%88.4%89.5%88.4%88.4%90.7%90.7%90.7%88.4%
202285.6%0.0%0.0%2.2%0.0%87.8%85.6%94.4%90.0%85.6%92.2%92.2%92.2%85.6%
202370.2%1.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%73.4%72.3%81.9%72.3%72.3%74.5%74.5%74.5%72.3%
202482.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%86.4%85.2%93.8%85.2%85.2%85.2%85.2%85.2%85.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Columbia Ridge Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.0%0.2%0.2%2.2%96.3%96.3%97.4%96.3%96.3%96.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbia Ridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $677 (5.6%) $11,359 (94.4%) $12,036
2020 $638 (6.5%) $9,182 (93.5%) $9,820
2021 $3,074 (17.8%) $14,213 (82.2%) $17,287
2022 $1,409 (8.8%) $14,632 (91.2%) $16,040

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 664th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 817th of 1169 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Ridge Elementary)46.237
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ephrata School District)54.338.1
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Columbia Ridge Elementary)59.339
 20.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Ephrata School District)63.240.6
 22.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Ridge Elementary)53.438.5
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ephrata School District)49.339.4
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Columbia Ridge Elementary)51.542.9
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (Ephrata School District)49.537.6
 11.9%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Columbia Ridge Elementary)5037.7
 12.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ephrata School District)61.249.6
 11.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Columbia Ridge Elementary)55.240.8
 14.3%
   All Grades Math (Ephrata School District)55.238.2
 17%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students466470
 0.9%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic179214
 19.6%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White276239
 13.4%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.4%64.9%
 2.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Ridge Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 484 students attended Columbia Ridge Elementary.

Columbia Ridge Elementary ranks 736th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Columbia Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ephrata Middle School
Middle : Parkway School
High : Ephrata High School

Students at Columbia Ridge Elementary are 49% White, 47% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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