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#340 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 15% in state

Columbia Elementary School

Elementary School · Woodland School District · Woodland, WA

A Woodland School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

600 Bozarth Ave, Woodland, WA 98674

  • Math 36% vs WA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+2.55 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2024
TrendImproving
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.9% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.8% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$18,928
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at Columbia Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 SBA)
School
State
47%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2022, reaching 34% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)

Based on 8 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Columbia Elementary School 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,825/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$96,081

Median home value

$481,100

Median rent

$1,283/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98674; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lewis River AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.8K–120.2 mi48Compare →
North Fork Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2K–42.1 mi513Compare →
Columbia City SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0K–52.8 mi195Compare →
Lewis & Clark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–53.8 mi392Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Woodland School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$18,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Columbia Elementary School is listed in Woodland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Columbia Elementary School

Columbia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Woodland, WA, part of Woodland School District, serving approximately 342 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #340 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Columbia Elementary School

What grades does Columbia Elementary School serve?

Columbia Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?

Columbia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Columbia Elementary School rank in WA?

Columbia Elementary School ranks #340 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Columbia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Columbia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Is Columbia Elementary School a charter school?

No, Columbia Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Columbia Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Columbia Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Elementary School?

54.7% of students at Columbia Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
342
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Cowlitz County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
Area population (ZIP 98674)
16,765
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
34.8
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 98674; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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