- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 530954003608 · Washougal, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 14.8:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Washougal High School (942 students)
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washougal High
Washougal High School
942 students
- Jemtegaard Mid
Jemtegaard Middle School
408 students
- This school 340
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
340 students
- Cape Horn Skye 284
Cape Horn Skye Elementary
284 students
- Hathaway Eleme 272
Hathaway Elementary
272 students
- Gause Elementa 224
Gause Elementary
224 students
What this shows Columbia River Gorge Elementary School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia River Gorge Elementary School compares
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$17,867
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Washougal School District reports $17,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~340 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.