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#1028 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 46% in state
Columbia Elementary
Elementary School · Columbia (walla Walla) School District · Burbank, WA
An elementary school in Burbank, WA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
755 Maple Street, Burbank, WA 99323
- Math 33% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Columbia Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low229/100K
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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
$86,597
Median home value
$358,600
Median rent
$1,088/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgie Robinson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Whittier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–2 | 4.1 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Marie Curie Stem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–5 | 4.2 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Eastgate Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 483 | 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.
Columbia (walla Walla) School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia Elementary is listed in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Elementary
Columbia Elementary is a public elementary school in Burbank, WA, part of Columbia (walla Walla) School District, serving approximately 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,028 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Elementary
What grades does Columbia Elementary serve?
Columbia Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Columbia Elementary?
Columbia Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Elementary rank in WA?
Columbia Elementary ranks #1,028 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Columbia Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Columbia Elementary a charter school?
No, Columbia Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Elementary a Title I school?
No, Columbia Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Elementary?
60.0% of students at Columbia Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Walla Walla County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (509) 547-9393
- Area population (ZIP 99323)
- 4,198
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
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 99323; 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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