Is Columbia River Gorge Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Columbia River Gorge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 355 students attended Columbia River Gorge Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Columbia River Gorge Elementary School?

Students at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School are 76% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Columbia River Gorge Elementary School attend?

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

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:
501^st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,069

Students who attend Columbia River Gorge Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Washougal High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 355

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Columbia River Gorge Elementary School ranks better than 57.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Washougal School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Columbia River Gorge Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Washougal School District. Racial makeup is: White (75.8%), Hispanic (13.5%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is 16.5. 2 elementary schools in the Washougal School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Columbia River Gorge Elementary School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 501^st 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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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Washougal School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washougal School District 79^th 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
2019	51.56	560^th	1130	50.4%
2021	44.59	568^th	1107	48.7%
2022	50.00	559^th	1169	52.2%
2023	68.05	346^th	1169	70.4%
2024	54.66	501^st	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
2019	43.75	583^rd	979	40.4%
2021	54.41	322^nd	854	62.3%
2022	55.70	390^th	1019	61.7%
2023	72.68	202^nd	1013	80.1%
2024	50.57	492^nd	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
2019	45.94	615^th	1068	42.4%
2021	53.13	429^th	1008	57.4%
2022	59.71	410^th	1100	62.7%
2023	70.18	286^th	1094	73.9%
2024	51.33	507^th	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
2019	55.58	477^th	1075	55.6%
2021	36.87	619^th	1025	39.6%
2022	41.46	615^th	1113	44.7%
2023	63.24	370^th	1099	66.3%
2024	57.74	436^th	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
2019	49.66	338^th	697	51.5%
2022	54.78	256^th	694	63.1%
2023	73.41	110^th	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
2019	40.53	674^th	1027	34.4%
2021	34.35	639^th	943	32.2%
2022	37.20	670^th	1031	35.0%
2023	68.00	313^th	1011	69.0%
2024	42.75	592^nd	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.

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.

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	Total
2018	320	1	1	62	1	1	25	411
2019	313	1	1	67	2	0	30	414
2020	308	1	0	59	0	0	29	397
2021	276	2	2	50	0	0	22	352
2022	258	1	4	45	0	0	27	335
2023	260	4	3	46	0	1	25	339
2024	269	6	6	48	0	0	26	355

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
2024	355	21.5	16.5	40

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
2024	355	21.5	16.5	40

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.

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