- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodland, WA
Columbia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 531005003711
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Woodland · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Woodland, WA.
School address
District: Woodland School District · Washington
NCES ID 531005003711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
Columbia Elementary School shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-20.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-86 students YoY 531005003711 · Woodland, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 11.8:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland Middle School (739 students)
Columbia Elementary School shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-20.1%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 24.9 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
- Woodland Middl
Woodland Middle School
739 students
- Woodland High
Woodland High School
667 students
- North Fork Ele
North Fork Elementary School
473 students
- This school
Columbia Elementary School
365 students
- Woodland Alter 96
Woodland Alternative School
96 students
- Yale Elementar 46
Yale Elementary
46 students
What this shows Columbia Elementary School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Elementary School compares
Columbia Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 4% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Washington - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Columbia Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodland School District reports $18,928 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Fork Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Alternative School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yale Elementary | Smaller | 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
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Woodland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Elementary School
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), down 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% 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?
43.2% of students at Columbia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Elementary School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Woodland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 public schools in Woodland?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Woodland, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Woodland on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodland School District?
Besides Columbia Elementary School, Woodland School District also operates Woodland Middle School (739 students), Woodland High School (667 students), and North Fork Elementary School (473 students). See the Woodland School District district page for the complete list.