Enrollment
340
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530954003608
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School — Washougal, WA
Federal NCES profile for Columbia River Gorge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Washougal School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbia River Gorge Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School reports 340 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% below the Washington average and 28% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Washougal School District spends $19,041 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.9% from local sources (property taxes), 57.9% from the state, and 12.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Columbia River Gorge Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 17% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 17% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,041
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 340 Top 43% in Washington — larger than 57% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.5% -17% vs state
NCES ID 530954003608
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washougal School District, which includes Columbia River Gorge Elementary School.
$19,041
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 57.9%
Federal 12.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
Similar other schools in Washougal
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Cape Horn Skye Elementary
Standard public school
284 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Hathaway Elementary
Standard public school
272 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Washougal Special Services
Special-education school
36 students
Washougal Learning Academy
Alternative education program
13 students
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
How many students attend Columbia River Gorge Elementary School?
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is a other school in Washougal, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School?
37.5% of students at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia River Gorge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is White at 75.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washougal, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia River Gorge Elementary School?
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.