- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasco, WA
Columbia River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Columbia River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530657003734
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia River Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Pasco · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia River Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia River Elementary ranks #9 of 10 schools in Pasco, WA.
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
NCES ID 530657003734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Columbia River Elementary grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 530657003734 · Pasco, WA Other · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 20.6:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students)
Columbia River Elementary grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Columbia River Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chiawana Senio
Chiawana Senior High School
3,127 students
- Pasco Senior H
Pasco Senior High School
2,590 students
- Ray Reynolds M
Ray Reynolds Middle School
1,294 students
- Mcloughlin Mid 1,171
Mcloughlin Middle School
1,171 students
- Stevens Middle 956
Stevens Middle School
956 students
- This school 618
Columbia River Elementary
618 students
What this shows Columbia River Elementary reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia River Elementary compares
Columbia River 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 15% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,151
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 618 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.7%
White 33.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Columbia River Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco School District reports $17,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiawana Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasco Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Pasco
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chiawana Senior High School
Standard public school
3,127 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Three Rivers Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Maya Angelou Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 students per teacher
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 15:1 students per teacher
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 17:1 students per teacher
Virgie Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~618 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia River Elementary
How many students attend Columbia River Elementary?
Columbia River Elementary has 618 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia River Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia River Elementary?
51.7% of students at Columbia River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Columbia River Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment, in Pasco, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia River Elementary?
Columbia River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 River Elementary rank among schools in Pasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia River Elementary ranks #9 of 10 schools in Pasco, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco School District?
Besides Columbia River Elementary, Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students), Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students), and Ray Reynolds Middle School (1,294 students). See the Pasco School District district page for the complete list.