Enrollment
362
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl is a mid-sized elementary school in Longview, Washington, enrolling 362 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.9% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 362 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 458 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Longview School District spends $15,677 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Longview's elementary schools, it stands alongside Robert Gray Elementary (415 students): Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 16.6:1).
Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students) and Mark Morris High School (912 students) alongside Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl.
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 Valley Garden Elem Schl compares
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longview School District, which includes Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl.
$15,677
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 64.8%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl a good school?
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl 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 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.
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