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#1673 of 2,228 schools in WA
Columbia Crest A-stem Academy
Elementary School · Eatonville School District · Ashford, WA
An Eatonville School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
24503 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304
- Math 34% vs WA 43% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia Crest A-stem Academy score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 38 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbia Crest A-stem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated763/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,234
Median home value
$241,300
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Eatonville School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eatonville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | Not available | 417 | Compare → |
| Weyerhaeuser ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | Not available | 378 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Eatonville School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,816NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia Crest A-stem Academy is listed in Eatonville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Crest A-stem Academy
Columbia Crest A-stem Academy is a public elementary school in Ashford, WA, part of Eatonville School District, serving approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,673 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Crest A-stem Academy
What grades does Columbia Crest A-stem Academy serve?
Columbia Crest A-stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Columbia Crest A-stem Academy?
Columbia Crest A-stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Crest A-stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Crest A-stem Academy is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Crest A-stem Academy rank in WA?
Columbia Crest A-stem Academy ranks #1,673 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Columbia Crest A-stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Crest A-stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbia Crest A-stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Crest A-stem Academy has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Columbia Crest A-stem Academy a charter school?
No, Columbia Crest A-stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Crest A-stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Columbia Crest A-stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Crest A-stem Academy?
63.7% of students at Columbia Crest A-stem Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (360) 569-2567
- Area population (ZIP 98304)
- 867
- Area median age
- 54.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98304; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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