Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Columbia Ridge 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Ridge Elementary School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Columbia Ridge 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 Ridge Elementary School is 0.54, which is less 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
#1391 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
47%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
49%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Columbia Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1391 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Columbia Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Columbia Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Elementary School, Midway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Ridge Elementary School?
484 students attend Columbia Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Columbia Ridge Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Ridge Elementary School?
Columbia Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Ridge Elementary School part of?
Columbia Ridge Elementary School is part of Ephrata School District.
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