Enrollment
340
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washougal, WA
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia River Gorge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530954003608
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Washougal · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia River Gorge Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Washougal, WA.
School address
District: Washougal School District · Washington
NCES ID 530954003608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-16% 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
What stands out at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Washougal, Washington, enrolling 340 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 340 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 372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #121.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Washougal's public schools, it stands alongside Cape Horn Skye Elementary (284 students): Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 17.8:1).
Washougal School District also operates Washougal High School (942 students) and Jemtegaard Middle School (408 students) alongside Columbia River Gorge Elementary School.
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 River Gorge Elementary School compares
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Washington - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$17,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Columbia River Gorge Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washougal School District, which includes Columbia River Gorge Elementary School.
$17,033
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Columbia River Gorge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washougal High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jemtegaard Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Horn Skye Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hathaway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gause Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia River Gorge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Washougal
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cape Horn Skye Elementary
Standard public school
284 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Hathaway Elementary
Standard public school
272 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Washougal Special Services
Special-education school
36 students
Washougal Learning Academy
Alternative education program
13 students
Similar other 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 (~340 students)
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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 public 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 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia River Gorge Elementary School rank among schools in Washougal?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia River Gorge Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Washougal, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Washougal on the city page.
Is Columbia River Gorge Elementary School a good school?
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Washougal School District?
Besides Columbia River Gorge Elementary School, Washougal School District also operates Washougal High School (942 students), Jemtegaard Middle School (408 students), and Cape Horn Skye Elementary (284 students). See the Washougal School District district page for the complete list.
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