Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbia Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Valley Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia Valley 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 Valley Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1402 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
29%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
45%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Columbia Valley Elementary School is ranked #1402 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Columbia Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Illahee Elementary School, Fishers Landing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Valley Elementary School?
356 students attend Columbia Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Columbia Valley Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Valley Elementary School?
Columbia Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia Valley Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Columbia Valley Elementary School part of?
Columbia Valley Elementary School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
In what neighborhood is Columbia Valley Elementary School located?
Columbia Valley Elementary School is located in the Bennington neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.
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