- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Longview, WA
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530447001845
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Longview, WA.
School address
District: Longview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530447001845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 530447001845 · Longview, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 15.7:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: R a Long High School (926 students)
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R a Long High
R a Long High School
926 students
- Mark Morris Hi
Mark Morris High School
912 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle School
525 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
463 students
- Robert Gray El
Robert Gray Elementary
415 students
- This school 362
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
362 students
What this shows Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl compares
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 4% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Washington - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$17,280
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Longview School District reports $17,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R a Long High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Morris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Longview
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robert Gray Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Olympic Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mint Valley Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Kessler Elementary School
Standard public school
349 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Columbia Heights Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Northlake Elementary School
Standard public school
315 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
How many students attend Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl?
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Longview, WA. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 0% 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 Valley Garden Elem Schl?
46.9% of students at Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Longview, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl?
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Valley Garden Elem Schl rank among elementary schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Longview, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Longview School District?
Besides Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl, Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students), Mark Morris High School (912 students), and Monticello Middle School (525 students). See the Longview School District district page for the complete list.