- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Columbia Heights Elementary held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 530447000700 · Longview, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 14.4:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: R a Long High School (926 students)
Columbia Heights Elementary held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Columbia Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R a Long High
R a Long High School
926 students
- Mark Morris Hi
Mark Morris High School
912 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle School
525 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
463 students
- Robert Gray El
Robert Gray Elementary
415 students
- This school 331
Columbia Heights Elementary
331 students
What this shows Columbia Heights Elementary reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Heights Elementary compares
Columbia Heights Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,280
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 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.
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
District finance for Longview School District reports $17,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~331 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.