Columbia River Gorge Elementary School

Summary:

Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washougal, Washington, serving 339 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Washougal School District.

Columbia River Gorge Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in math and science. The school generally outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 50.98% of students proficient or better in SBAC Math compared to 41.39% for the district and 41.68% for the state. The school also ranks higher than the state average for Hispanic and low-income students, indicating it is effectively supporting the success of these subgroups. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $10,191 in 2019-2020 to $19,069 in 2021-2022, which may be contributing to its strong academic results.

While Columbia River Gorge Elementary trails some of the top-performing schools in the neighboring Camas School District, it remains a strong option for families in the Washougal area. The school has maintained a relatively consistent performance over the past few years, ranking between 346 and 568 out of 1,100-1,200 elementary schools in Washington. When compared to other schools in the Washougal district, Columbia River Gorge Elementary generally outperforms its peers, particularly in math and science.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 35300 SE Evergreen Hwy
       Washougal, WA  98671-6736


(360) 954-3900

District: Washougal School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
501st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,069 Help


Students who attend Columbia River Gorge Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Washougal High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.7%
Hispanic:
13.6%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbia River Gorge Elementary School ranks better than 57.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Washougal School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Columbia River Gorge Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Washougal School District. Racial makeup is: White (76.7%), Hispanic (13.6%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is 14.7. 2 elementary schools in the Washougal School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is $19,069. 2 elementary schools in the Washougal School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbia River Gorge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia River Gorge Elementary School 501st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Columbia River Gorge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Washougal School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washougal School District 79th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbia River Gorge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.56 560th 1130 50.4%
2021 44.59 568th 1107 48.7%
2022 50.00 559th 1169 52.2%
2023 68.05 346th 1169 70.4%
2024 54.66 501st 1168 57.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.75 583rd 979 40.4%
2021 54.41 322nd 854 62.3%
2022 55.70 390th 1019 61.7%
2023 72.68 202nd 1013 80.1%
2024 50.57 492nd 1024 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.94 615th 1068 42.4%
2021 53.13 429th 1008 57.4%
2022 59.71 410th 1100 62.7%
2023 70.18 286th 1094 73.9%
2024 51.33 507th 1093 53.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.58 477th 1075 55.6%
2021 36.87 619th 1025 39.6%
2022 41.46 615th 1113 44.7%
2023 63.24 370th 1099 66.3%
2024 57.74 436th 1099 60.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.66 338th 697 51.5%
2022 54.78 256th 694 63.1%
2023 73.41 110th 633 82.6%
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Rank History for White students at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.53 674th 1027 34.4%
2021 34.35 639th 943 32.2%
2022 37.20 670th 1031 35.0%
2023 68.00 313th 1011 69.0%
2024 42.75 592nd 1009 41.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent 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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Columbia River Gorge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 320 1 1 62 1 1 25 0 411
2019 313 1 1 67 2 0 30 0 414
2020 308 1 0 59 0 0 29 0 397
2021 276 2 2 50 0 0 22 0 352
2022 258 1 4 45 0 0 27 0 335
2023 260 4 3 46 0 1 25 0 339

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 River Gorge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 411 20.9 19.5 39.9
2019 414 24.3 17.0 37
2020 397 24.4 16.2 37.8
2021 352 23.8 14.7 38.9
2022 335 23.0 14.5 33.7
2023 339 23.0 14.7 43.1

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 River Gorge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 411 20.9 19.5 39.9
2019 414 24.3 17.0 37
2020 397 24.4 16.2 37.8
2021 352 23.8 14.7 38.9
2022 335 23.0 14.5 33.7
2023 339 23.0 14.7 43.1

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

Columbia River Gorge Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201982.1%0.0%1.8%1.8%5.4%87.5%87.5%89.3%85.7%89.3%87.5%
202086.2%0.0%1.7%1.7%1.7%87.9%89.7%93.1%87.9%89.7%91.4%91.4%91.4%89.7%
202188.7%0.0%1.9%0.0%0.0%94.3%90.6%90.6%92.5%90.6%92.5%92.5%92.5%90.6%
202289.8%6.1%0.0%0.0%8.2%91.8%91.8%100.0%89.8%91.8%91.8%91.8%91.8%91.8%
202391.2%5.3%0.0%0.0%1.8%91.2%91.2%94.7%91.2%91.2%93.0%93.0%93.0%91.2%
202490.0%6.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%90.0%94.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%94.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.4%1.0%1.5%3.1%95.7%94.7%96.9%95.4%95.9%94.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbia River Gorge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $595 (4.4%) $12,841 (95.6%) $13,436
2020 $08 (0.1%) $10,183 (99.9%) $10,191
2021 $1,193 (7.0%) $15,968 (93.0%) $17,161
2022 $2,086 (10.9%) $16,983 (89.1%) $19,069

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia River Gorge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 560th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 346th of 1169 Elementary schools
 20%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia River Gorge Elementary School)57.144.7
 12.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washougal School District)53.550
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Columbia River Gorge Elementary School)67.159.6
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washougal School District)60.952.5
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia River Gorge Elementary School)49.361.7
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washougal School District)56.649
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Columbia River Gorge Elementary School)49.360.4
 11.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washougal School District)50.648.2
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia River Gorge Elementary School)62.358.9
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washougal School District)64.758.7
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Columbia River Gorge Elementary School)46.453.6
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Washougal School District)5050.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Columbia River Gorge Elementary School)59.467.9
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washougal School District)59.261.7
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Columbia River Gorge Elementary School)56.155.3
 0.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washougal School District)64.155.4
 8.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Columbia River Gorge Elementary School)54.257.6
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Washougal School District)52.541.3
 11.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Columbia River Gorge Elementary School)59.467.9
 8.4%
   All Grades Science (Washougal School District)57.359.5
 2.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students414339
 18.1%
African American14
 300%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic6746
 31.3%
Pacific Islander01
White313260
 16.9%
Two or More Races3025
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37%43.1%
 6.1%


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Students who attend Columbia River Gorge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Washougal High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Columbia River Gorge Elementary School.

Columbia River Gorge Elementary School ranks 501st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School are 77% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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