Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Columbia High And Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia High And Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbia High And Elementary School's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia High And Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia High And Elementary School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2065 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
17%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
48%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
23%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia High And Elementary School's ranking?
Columbia High And Elementary School is ranked #2065 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Columbia High And Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia High And Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia High And Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Columbia High And Elementary School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Columbia High And Elementary School?
139 students attend Columbia High And Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Columbia High And Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia High And Elementary School?
Columbia High And Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia High And Elementary School offer ?
Columbia High And Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia High And Elementary School part of?
Columbia High And Elementary School is part of Columbia (Stevens) School District.
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