- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ephrata, WA
Columbia Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530261000384
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Ridge Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Ephrata · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ephrata, WA.
School address
District: Ephrata School District · Washington
NCES ID 530261000384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Columbia Ridge Elementary held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 530261000384 · Ephrata, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 16.6:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ephrata High School (886 students)
Columbia Ridge Elementary held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Columbia Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ephrata High S
Ephrata High School
886 students
- This school
Columbia Ridge Elementary
480 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary
466 students
- Ephrata Middle
Ephrata Middle School
461 students
- Parkway School
Parkway School
407 students
- Tiger Cubs Ece 83
Tiger Cubs Eceap
83 students
What this shows Columbia Ridge Elementary reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Ridge Elementary compares
Columbia Ridge 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$14,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Columbia Ridge Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ephrata School District reports $14,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ephrata Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tiger Cubs Eceap | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 83:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Columbia Ridge Elementary?
Columbia Ridge Elementary has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ephrata, WA. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Ridge Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Ridge Elementary?
56.0% of students at Columbia Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Ridge Elementary is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Ephrata, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Ridge Elementary?
Columbia Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Ephrata?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ephrata, 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 Ephrata on the city page.
What other schools are in Ephrata School District?
Besides Columbia Ridge Elementary, Ephrata School District also operates Ephrata High School (886 students), Grant Elementary (466 students), and Ephrata Middle School (461 students). See the Ephrata School District district page for the complete list.