- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burbank, WA
Columbia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530159000279
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burbank, WA.
School address
District: Columbia (Walla Walla) School District · Washington
NCES ID 530159000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Columbia Elementary grew from 327 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (+14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 530159000279 · Burbank, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 16:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (235 students)
Columbia Elementary grew from 327 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (+14.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Columbia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbia Elementary
367 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
235 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle School
174 students
What this shows Columbia Elementary reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Elementary compares
Columbia Elementary is a growing 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,710
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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Columbia Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia (Walla Walla) School District reports $19,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Elementary
How many students attend Columbia Elementary?
Columbia Elementary has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burbank, WA. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% higher 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?
46.2% of students at Columbia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Elementary is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Burbank, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Elementary?
Columbia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 rank among public schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burbank, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District?
Besides Columbia Elementary, Columbia (Walla Walla) School District also operates Columbia High School (235 students) and Columbia Middle School (174 students). See the Columbia (Walla Walla) School District district page for the complete list.