- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wenatchee, WA
Columbia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530966001630
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Wenatchee School District · Washington
NCES ID 530966001630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Columbia Elementary School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 530966001630 · Wenatchee, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 11.6:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Wenatchee High School (2,066 students)
Columbia Elementary School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Columbia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wenatchee High
Wenatchee High School
2,066 students
- Abraham Lincol 604
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
604 students
- Foothills Midd 567
Foothills Middle School
567 students
- Washington Ele 554
Washington Elementary School
554 students
- Pioneer Middle 488
Pioneer Middle School
488 students
- This school 335
Columbia Elementary School
335 students
What this shows Columbia Elementary School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Elementary School compares
Columbia Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 39% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Washington - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wenatchee School District reports $16,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Wenatchee
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Elementary School
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wenatchee, WA. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 34% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Elementary School?
62.7% of students at Columbia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Wenatchee, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wenatchee on the city page.
What other schools are in Wenatchee School District?
Besides Columbia Elementary School, Wenatchee School District also operates Wenatchee High School (2,066 students), Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students), and Foothills Middle School (567 students). See the Wenatchee School District district page for the complete list.