Enrollment
331
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Longview, WA
Columbia Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530447000700
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Heights Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Longview, WA.
School address
District: Longview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530447000700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbia Heights Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbia Heights Elementary
Columbia Heights Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Longview, Washington, enrolling 331 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 382 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Longview School District spends $15,677 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Longview's elementary schools, it stands alongside Robert Gray Elementary (415 students): Columbia Heights Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 16.6:1).
Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students) and Mark Morris High School (912 students) alongside Columbia Heights Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Columbia Heights Elementary compares
Columbia Heights Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$15,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Columbia Heights Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longview School District, which includes Columbia Heights Elementary.
$15,677
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 64.8%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Columbia Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R a Long High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Morris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Longview
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robert Gray Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Olympic Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mint Valley Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
Standard public school
362 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Kessler Elementary School
Standard public school
349 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Northlake Elementary School
Standard public school
315 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Columbia Heights Elementary
How many students attend Columbia Heights Elementary?
Columbia Heights Elementary has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Longview, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Heights Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Heights Elementary?
55.7% of students at Columbia Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Heights Elementary is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Longview, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Heights Elementary?
Columbia Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia Heights Elementary rank among elementary schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Longview, 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 Longview on the city page.
Is Columbia Heights Elementary a good school?
Columbia Heights Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Longview School District?
Besides Columbia Heights Elementary, Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students), Mark Morris High School (912 students), and Monticello Middle School (525 students). See the Longview School District district page for the complete list.
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